Current Legal Issues Raised by Environmental Hazards Affecting Real Estate

  • December 23, 1991
  • • Written by: Ralph W. Holmen

Fall/Winter 1991, Vol 16, No 2

Abstract: Discussed in this article are environmental problems, conditions and concerns of importance to those with real estate interests, including owners lessees, mortgage lenders and real estate practitioners. The author specifically focuses on laws and regulations that have been adopted to address environmental concerns and the impact of such laws on real estate interests, usage and transactions. Regulation of this type is increasing, and it is likely to have growing significance on the field of real estate.