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Your Phase I Said “No REC.” The Regulator Disagrees. Now What?
A clean Phase I doesn’t stop a regulator from opening a file on your property. Here’s why — and what to do about it. A property owner in Miami called me recently, frustrated. She’d had a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment done a while back. The report concluded that a historical use of the property…
What Is a Complete Site Assessment Report in Florida?
What Is a Complete Site Assessment Report in Florida? If you own or operate a property with known or suspected contamination—such as a gas station with a discharge—Florida law requires a structured and defensible site assessment process. A complete Site Assessment Report, as outlined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), is the foundation…
Cost of a Phase I ESA, What are the influencing factors ?
What Factors Influence the Cost of a Phase I ESA? The cost of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment depends on the property’s size, location, history, accessibility, and the scope of any extra services requested. In practice, a simple site with good records and easy access will usually cost less than a large, complex property…
How to file a Storage Tank Incident Report: A Guide to Florida Regulatory Compliance
How to file a Storage Tank Incident Report: A Guide to Florida Regulatory Compliance: Managing storage tank systems requires more than just operational oversight; it demands strict adherence to Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) to protect both the environment and your business. One of the most critical steps in maintaining compliance is knowing when and how…
How Florida Lenders Can Use Phase I ESA Data to Protect Their Loan Portfolios
How Florida Lenders Can Use Phase I ESA Data to Protect Their Loan Portfolios In Florida’s commercial lending market, environmental risk is inseparable from credit risk. When a bank or private lender finances a property in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or anywhere else in the state, that real estate becomes the collateral behind the loan.…
When a Phase I ESA Goes Wrong: What a Cleanup Liability Case Teaches Florida Property Investors
When a Phase I ESA Goes Wrong: What a Cleanup Liability Case Teaches Florida Property Investors Every so often, a real case comes along that perfectly illustrates why environmental due diligence matters. We recently came across an excellent article by the law firm Spencer Fane LLP called “A Phase I ESA Gone Awry Leads to…
Why You Should Get a Phase I ESA When Buying Commercial Real Estate in Florida
Why You Should Get a Phase I ESA When Buying Commercial Real Estate in Florida When you buy commercial real estate in Florida, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is one of the most important pieces of due diligence you can order. It helps you avoid overpaying for a contaminated property, protects…
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What the Heck Is a Phase I ESA? A Cheat Sheet for Realtors
If you work in real estate long enough, someone will eventually say, “We need a Phase I ESA before we close.” And if you’ve ever thought, “What the heck is that?”—this cheat sheet is for you. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is a standardized report used by lenders, buyers, and regulators…
Spot a contaminated Property in the first 5 minutes
When you walk a property in South Florida, you can spot many contamination red flags in the firstfive minutes using your eyes, nose, and basic common sense—then decide if you need a full Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) from a consultant like Moran Rocks LLC. Why the first 5 minutes matter In commercial and residential…
