Managing Environmental Risk
Managing Environmental Risk

Author: Jennifer L. Machlin

Publisher: C. Boardman

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 1706

ISBN-13:

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Designed to assist any party concerned with minimizing or avoiding environmental liability, this looseleaf treatise provides the major federal satutues that impose liability for cleanup of hazardous waste and substances, and discussion of avoiding liability when purchasing property, requesting soil and/or groundwater tests before purchase, and many other topics.

Environmental Risks in Real Estate Transactions
Environmental Risks in Real Estate Transactions

Author: Donald C. Nanney

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13:

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This book introduces real estate buyers to the potential liability involved with purchasing property or a business where there may have been an environmental hazard. Describing the impact of environmental laws on various participants to a real estate transactions, this guide covers methods of dealing with environmental risks in these transactions. Readers will learn about environmental risks, how those risks may affect their interests, and what can be done to avoid or minimize risks at the time of a real estate business transaction.

When Bad Things Happen to Good Property
When Bad Things Happen to Good Property

Author: Robert A. Simons

Publisher: Environmental Law Institute

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9781585761012

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When Bad Things Happen to Good Property features a review of economics and theory of real estate environmental damages, empirical results from peer-reviewed literature, and legal outcomes of environmental contamination litigation in the United States. It also includes chapters written by plaintiff and defense lawyers on litigating environmental cases and addresses the role of the real estate expert. In addition, the book analyzes outcomes with respect to frequency of lawsuit activity, evaluates litigious approaches for multiple damages cases, and discusses the plight of the small claims plaintiff. It concludes with a review of a number of case studies of actual toxic tort cases. When Bad Things Happen to Good Property is packed with various tables, figures, appendices, as well as a very large reference table (the BIG MATRIX) that assists residential property owners (exposed to different types of contamination) and their attorneys find out what kind of damages may be typical when contamination has effected property values.

Environmental Liability and Real Property Transactions
Environmental Liability and Real Property Transactions

Author: Joel S. Moskowitz

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 9780735528215

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Environmental Liability and Real Property Transactions is a must-have guide to managing risk of environment liabilities in real property transactions. It gives you excellent advice on how to conduct due diligence, hire experts, and discover tell-tale signs of environmental trouble. You'll find in-depth coverage of liability defenses, how to limit environmental exposure, and how to manage contaminated property. New sections include information on electromagnetic fields, lead and radon, liability of trustees, and a discussion of different types of insurance. The book also features numerous forms, checklists, and practice pointers.