Phase I property site assessments are a procedure in which both the buyers and the sellers of a commercial property investigate past or present environmental issues. It exists mainly to prevent any future legal issues that could arise by making sure all environmental liabilities are clearly disclosed prior to the official transaction. There is no…
There are certain questions we hear all the time. One question we get probably more than any other comes from people preparing to sell their home. They want to to know why they are told they have to remove their underground oil tank in order to sell their home when there are no laws that…
If you’ve gotten this far on our website, chances are we don’t have to tell you anymore how much of a challenge an underground oil tank can be for a homeowner. Not only are they an environmental hazard but they are a liability issue and a potentially high cost problem. An oil tank leak is…
If any amount of oil spills or discharges into your home or property, you have to report it immediately to the NJDEP (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) as soon as you see it. Their number is 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337). Unless it’s an emergency type of situation (where you need to call 911 first), they will usually just send…
Well, you’ve heard the saying “All good things must come to an end”? Well, it’s still true. Basically, the state ran out of money. To quote www.state.nj.us: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EFFECTIVE MAY 3, 2011, NEW UST FUND APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR PROCESSED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS. New UST Fund applications will be date…