Real Estate Exam [National] 89, CERCLA and Superfund Liability Explained
Apr 5, 2026
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. This episode covers content for the National Real Estate Exam.
In this episode you will learn:
• CERCLA creates a federal Superfund for cleaning up hazardous waste sites and emergency pollutant releases.
• Strict liability means owners are responsible regardless of whether they were negligent or even aware of the contamination.
• Joint and several liability allows the government to hold a single owner responsible for the entire cost of cleanup.
• Retroactive liability extends the financial burden to previous owners who held title when the hazardous substances were disposed of.
• The innocent landowner defense is only available if a Phase One environmental site assessment was conducted prior to purchase.
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