Environmental Issues in Real Estate

Author: Joseph Gutterels (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the various environmental issues faced by the U.S. real estate industry over the past few decades, such as asbestos, radon, lead, toxic waste, wetlands, endangered species, sick building syndrome, and underground storage tanks. For each environmental issue, it lists the corresponding federal or state laws and regulations, along with numerous case studies to help readers understand the relevant legal procedures. The purpose is to remind all parties involved in real estate transactions to be aware of these issues and avoid incurring significant legal costs due to environmental problems. This book offers important reference and guidance for the healthy development of China's real estate industry, human living environments, and environmental legislation. It is suitable for senior real estate managers, researchers, and experts to read and reference; students and faculty in higher education institutions majoring in real estate, environmental studies, law, and related fields for learning and reference; as well as readers who are concerned about environmental issues.