Homes Built on a Landfill A developer never disclosed homes were built on a remediated landfill. The tragedy here is that a $30 report and a little due diligence may have given these homeowners some recourse. On the bright side, folks in this neighborhood can run their gas grills indefinitely.
New Leaf announces the newest feature in our list of services for our residential clients, the Neighborhood Environmental Report. Backed by Environmental Data Resources, the innovator of the largest and most accurate database of environmental and historical land use information in the world, our customers can rest assured knowing that each report is based on […]
New Leaf now offers Phase I and Transaction Screen Assessments (TSA’s) for the benefit of our mortgage, construction, and other commercial partners. A Phase I inspection, or All Appropriate Inquiry, is your best defense against environmental liability. The United States courts have held that a buyer, lessor, or lender may be held responsible for remediation […]
The recent flooding and generally damp conditions these past few months have generated renewed interest in mold & indoor air quality. We want to remind and caution anyone faced with the potential of mold damage in their home that ANY remediation or repair work should be verified by an independent 3rd party. New Leaf provides […]
Concerned about the condition of your drinking supply after an earthquake? After Tuesday’s quake, many private well water owners have begun noticing discoloration, or turbidity, in their well water. While not uncommon after an earthquake, any change in private water supplies should be tested to ensure that the supply remains safe to drink. In addition, […]