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A Safe Haven? A Homeownership Guide to Assessing Environmental Hazards
A Safe Haven A Homeownership Guide to Assessing Environmental Hazards Author:Todd A. Schultze Through detailed information, personal experience, and actual examples, "A Safe Haven?" discusses common hazards in the home as well as other critical topics that are often unrecognized and overlooked. "A Safe Haven?" is written for for anyone with concerns about environmental hazards in their home and community or for anyone that is purchasing... more » a new home. This book is also a reference tool for real estate agents, attorneys, insurers, lenders, contractors, and developers - allowing recognition of the risks and liabilities associated with environmental hazards. In a straightforward and informative way the reader is presented with each area of concern, the problems that can be encountered, the health and monetary consequences, relevant purchase contract issues, and clear direction on what to look for, what to avoid, and what actions can be taken to reduce or eliminate risks. Topics include: radon, underground and aboveground tanks, drinking water quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality and air pollution, hazardous waste and contaminated sites, performing risk assessments, property investigation methods, impacts to property values, evaluating historical uses of property, evaluating community hazards, conducting surveys and assessing the health effects on families. Also included are over 40 illustrations and tables, a glossary of more than 80 terms, a complete index, and a detailed home and community survey questionnaire.« less