section 15 unit 3 environmental hazards

Which of the following would a home inspector note as a defect in a report, due to its link to lung cancer?

Asbestos tiles in a basement

What is the most common way that asbestos enters the body?

When asbestos fibers decay or are disturbed, the friable particles can be inhaled.

possible contaminate of groundwater

Nearby mining activities, Nearby landfill, Agricultural pesticides, Faulty septic systems

Area where an abatement is in place may not be a prime location

drawback

Potentially significant increase in taxes after the abatement period ends

drawback

In which five of these items might you find the presence of lead?

dust Paint Pipes Soil Drinking water

Sellers must disclose any registered sex offenders residing within one mile of the property

false

Sellers must disclose whether the property was the site of a suicide or homicide.

false

The presence of ghosts must be disclosed in all states.

false

What two environmental conditions are prime for mold growth?

moisture and lack of circulation

Duplex built in 1967, and Duplex built in 1967

requires lead based paint disclosure

Radon is typically found in a couple of places. In which two of these would you possibly find radon?

soil and wells (private)

Disclosing that a previous owner or resident had HIV or AIDS is a fair housing violation.

true

can you install ventilation to help get rid of radon?

yes

Which of the following may be considered a stigmatized property?

A home where a homicide, suicide, or haunting occurred

When Marcy toured her new client's house, she noticed paint peeling off of the shutters. When she asked the seller if the house was painted with lead-based paint, he replied, "I'm not sure ... I inherited the house from my dad, who built it in the '50s." What is Marcy required to do?

Inform the seller that he needs to complete the lead-based paint disclosure form and provide potential buyers with the EPA pamphlet regarding lead hazards.

What could discolored soil, soft spots, or mounds on the land indicate?

Former waste disposal site

How can you determine whether there is asbestos in a home?

Hire an accredited individual to test for asbestos

One of the last things you want is a wood-eating pest destroying your home. Which three of these are some of the most common pests you'll want to keep at bay?

Carpenter ant Powderpost beetle Termite

who is more venerable to lead based paint

Children, babies, and pregnant women are more vulnerable.

Which of the following properties requires a lead disclosure?

Duplex built in 1959

An underground storage tank is not likely to be found on the property Maureen is interested in. In which two locations are underground storage tanks likely to be found, and for which uses?

Older homes to store heating oil Commercial or industrial buildings to store chemicals

Marlon and Leah are interested in buying a home in a new homeowner opportunity area. The 100-year-old row house was renovated and is like new on the inside. The property taxes decreased by more than $5,000 last year. What's the likely reason for this?

Tax abatement

All of the homes on Elm Street are currently on septic systems. However, the county plans to extend the sewer lines to Elm Street within the next two years. What's the biggest reason why it's important for your buyers to know this?

The county will likely impose an installation fee on Elm Street residents to cover the costs.

Stan is a home inspector who's evaluating a home for potential buyers. He pointed out that neither of the two bathrooms had vent fans installed. Why is this a potential problem that will be noted on the inspection report?

The lack of air circulation in a moist room can lead to mold growth.

Your buyer clients have access to property tax information for each listing that you've given them. Why are they asking you about county tax assessment schedules?

The property taxes may change drastically after reassessment.

Seth and Temperance are looking to move their family. They have a four-year-old son starting school next year and want a home that will allow their son to attend a certain school. Which of these items would be the most important to them?

Whether school boundaries will be changing