Leading Environmental Risks for Property Purchasers A significant aspect of considering a property purchase should include contemplating the environmental condition of the land. Contaminants on or near a property can have a serious impact on the value of a property, and in turn, the quality of a real estate investment. As a property purchaser, you…
Occupational Exposure to Noise Have you ever had an annoying ringing in your ear, spontaneous headaches, or trouble sleeping? The culprit could be exposure to noise at your workplace. In fact, nearly all workers are exposed to noise at their workplace, but depending on the frequencies of the noise, sound pressure level, and duration…
Underground Storage Tanks and Environmental Risk In Canada, early commercial and residential heating systems were fired using fuel oil or diesel fuel. Because of the size of the tanks, it was common to use underground storage tanks (USTs) for fuel storage. The presence of a UST is indicated by the presence of fill ports that…
Neighbouring Properties When deciding on purchasing a property of interest, have you ever wondered what about the neighbouring area of the Site? Can the surrounding properties pose an environmental risk to my property of interest? The answer to that question is yes. The properties in close proximity to your property of interest, can also pose…
Phase I ESAs are required during a majority of property transactions, whether it may be a commercial or industrial property of interest, or an agricultural parcel of land, or a vacant undeveloped lot. A Phase I ESA allows the potential purchaser to understand if any environmental liabilities associated with the property exist and if any…