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22 Cards in this Set
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Most environmental issues fall under the purview of the __________. |
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
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Environmental issues are considered __________ that must be discloses by sellers and real estate professionals. |
Material Facts |
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What can Asbestos cause? |
Respiratory disease |
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Asbestos harmful when fibers are ___________ (broken and potentially air borne). |
Friable |
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If a building with asbestos is being demolished or renovated ___________, (removal) should be done by a licensed professional. |
Abatement |
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What is often a better choice of abating asbestos because there is less risk of exposing the fibers? |
Encapsulation |
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Federal law requires _________ of housing built before January 1, 1978, to make a disclosure to buyers (regarding lead based paint), even if a real estate licensee is not involved in the transaction |
Sellers |
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Who is most at risk of the elevated lead levels in lead based paint? |
Children and pregnant women |
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Lead based paint: Agents must inform seller of their obligation to offer a ___________opportunity to have the home tested. |
10 day |
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Lead Based Paint: Can buyers waive the inspection? |
Yes, however I’d not waived, buyer may terminate the contract during the 10 day inspection period. |
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Lead based Paint: Sellers are not required to perform a _________ or _________. |
Lead inspection or pay for removal |
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Real estate professionals must sign the lead based paint disclosure and are responsible for making sure all parties are __________. |
In compliance |
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Radon is.... |
A naturally occurring odorless radioactive gas |
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Radon is ________ by adding a ventilation system allowing the gas to escape to the atmosphere. |
Mitigated |
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Carbon monoxide is... |
A deadly odorless has that is the by-product of combustion |
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Carbon Monoxide is easily detected with... |
A CO monitor/ detector |
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Mold |
Toxic mold is created by excess humidity/moisture |
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Mold can be a hazard and may require ________. |
Remediation |
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Remediation |
Cleaning and providing a remedy for the cause should follow EPA and state regulations |
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Sellers must disclose mold if there.... |
Was or is a mold issue |
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Stigmatized Properties |
Are those that may be deemed undesirable because of activities that occurred there a) includes issues such as suicide, murder, and criminal activity |
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Who determines if or when stigmatized issues may be disclosed? |
State laws |
