Whereas with a regular purchase, you'd have this done up front and know in advance of purchase whether there are serious environmental problems.

The unit has also been tested for environmental issues and moisture was below "dry levels" and indoor air quality levels were okay though CO2 levels were just above guidelines in some rooms.The tenant is known to use a lot of candles, we're wondering if this could cause this.Does anyone have any ideas?

@Sonia Spangenberg If the city is giving you issues, you could ask them if you gave them an environmental report showing that the land is safe and added septics is doable and won't harm the water table that might get them to calm down. 

Ranch land, farm land, land with preservation easements or environmental easements, land for wildlife, water, air, mineral rights of land, land for development and subdivision, and general land use of all kinds.

(*Note: we waver on the slightly neurotic side when it comes to environmental health - I'm sure most people would be totally fine living in this county, plus our soil tests showed totally normal levels of heavy metal exposure.  

Pollution dropped, outside litter reduces, plastic bag reduction etc.

If YOU do it you should clean up the mess you made.On the access issue I agree with a prior post to try your local gov'ts shade tree/environmental dept. for input.

Some state environmental divisions are trying to shut down Wells for communities because of thee a safety factor and communities cant afford the chlorine and treatment that a community well needs..I'd forget this deal If I were you.

Current as-built drawings, plans & specificationsDescriptions of buildings, physical aspects and systemsSite Plan (with dimensions and identifying tenants and vacant locationsPhase I and if applicable Phase II environmental site assessmentProperty Condition ReportStatus of ADA compliance (including ADA plans)Warranties (HVAC, roof, insulated glass, etc.)Existing exterior, interior, and aerial photographs of PropertyFloor plans with tenant location (CADD/PDF files)Any and all Leases and Tenant correspondenceAny and all Service ContractsGeneral Ledger for the past 3 yearsThree year history of delinquency and bad debtMost recent detailed billing statement for all TenantsTenant ledgers for previous calendar year & YTDCertified Updated Rent Roll and Certified A/R ScheduleList of security deposits and prepaid rentLeasing update (pending deals, LOIs, renewals, lease-up projections)Future Tenant improvements and leasing commission obligationsThree year history of tenant improvements and leasing commissionsCurrent year detailed operating budgetYTD budget vs. actual analysis for current year & 2 prior yearsThree years of operating statements (revenues & expense) historyCapital items/budget forecast (3-year projection)Three year history of capital expendituresProperty Tax bill for current year and previous 3 yearsCurrent Insurance CoverageThree year history of insurance claims and incidentsTenant’s sales volumes for at least 3 yearsThree year occupancy historyExisting appraisal report(s)Confirmation of ZoningCertificate of occupancy/use permitsStatus of pending litigation and/or threatened condemnationMost recent title insurance policyMost recent as-built surveyCAM Reconciliation for prior 3 years

On the other hand, we have awful traffic, crime, and pollution, and there are panhandlers on nearly every corner.