: Leaks can reach groundwater, leading to massive legal and state fines.
: If removal happens after closing, hold 1.5x the estimated cost in escrow.
: Ask the seller to remove the tank and backfill with clean soil.
: Ensure all previous "abandonment" work was permitted and inspected by the town.
: Leaks can reach groundwater, leading to massive legal and state fines.
: If removal happens after closing, hold 1.5x the estimated cost in escrow. should i buy a house with underground oil tank
: Ask the seller to remove the tank and backfill with clean soil. : Leaks can reach groundwater, leading to massive
: Ensure all previous "abandonment" work was permitted and inspected by the town. : Leaks can reach groundwater