Renter's Environmental Liability

[DavidR]

What is the name of your state? MI

I am seriously considering renting a vacant gas station, and remodeling it to use as a retail/office site. The tanks have already been pulled, but there is some toxic environmental monitoring and cleanup remaining.

If I rent the building now am I opening myself up to become a party in litigation - even though I did not produce the problem originally?

Thanks for your answers!

David

 

[HomeGuru]

Yes.

 

[DavidR]

Hello HomeGuru,

Thanks for your reply. Would you be kind enough to elaborate some?

Thanks - David

 

[HomeGuru]

Search the internet under epa superfund, tenant (leased property) environmental hazard lawsuits (litigation) etc.