Innocent Landowner Defense

Concept of Innocent Landowner Defense in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Innocent Landowner Defense: A defense created by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). One who acquires contaminated property may avoid liability for cleanup by showing that he/she did not know, nor should not have known, of the contamination. The depth of inquiry required by the landowner before acquisition has not yet been completely established.

Concept of Innocent Landowner Defense in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Innocent Landowner Defense: A defense created by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). One who acquires contaminated property may avoid liability for cleanup by showing that he/she did not know, nor should not have known, of the contamination. The depth of inquiry required by the landowner before acquisition has not yet been completely established.