Lawrence Hopkins
contaminated property Legal
Found a 7 plex that had gas spilled on it several years ago. It was cleaned up and cleared by DEC but spill still under foundation and roads. Title has spill listed and says the lower unit can not be rented as residen...
Kenneth Biason
Garfield NJ Superfund Question
Hello everyone!
I'm currently in attorney review for a duplex in Garfield, NJ for a househack. I have recently learned about the Garfield Superfund. I am not sure how it applies to the property but if there is anyo...
Andrew B.
Water Backup Insurance Coverage
Hi everyone,I have a question about water back up coverage. What types of situations/houses does it make sense to opt-in for this coverage? I am in the process of purchasing a house on a slab in an old city. It is ...
Zain B.
Not sure if property has an oil tank Should I proceed with offer?
I had a magnetometry survey (fancy name for an oil tank sweep) conducted at a property I am looking to purchase in Northern New Jersey. The scan detected an anomaly between the grass and driveway. While a metallic foo...
Marta K.
Mold and water damage in the basement/soil contamination inNJ
Hello real estate community. I came across a good deal in Garfield NJ, built in 1910, the price is very promising, short sale, cash buyers only. Listing disclosed mold and water damage in the basement and soil contami...
Jesse Barahona
special purpose real estate
anybody here invested in special real estate ? primarily laundromat or dry cleaners or anything similar to that nature. do you only rent out the space or are active in the business yourself ? how is the experience ? c...
Suzanne Prieur
Underground Oil Tanks
My inspector discovered an underground oil tank on the property I wanted to purchase. I called the State (Florida) to ask their opinion of how to handle the issue. I was told that there is nothing in Fl. law that proh...
Robert Zeuli
North of Boston Refferals for flips
Revere Ma, looking to buy a property on revere st in a flood zone. Residential and commercial and hoping someone with experience can provide advice on the deal. Thanks
Mark Kurian
oil tank removal and soil test
I'm currently buying a home and they found an oil tank. Seller doesn't have the money to pay for removal so I offered to remove the tank before closing, with a clause that if there is contamination, I will be backing ...
Melanie King
Underground Oil Tank - Connecticut
I am under contract for a single family house in Stamford, CT. There is an underground oil tank in the front of the house. The previous owners used a company called, "Technical Environmental Construction, Inc." to aba...