Do radon levels affect home sales?
Generally, a higher radon level reading need not impact the sale of the home. It may be necessary to retest to be sure of the accuracy of the reading. If a problem exists, it can generally be remediated through techniques detailed in the next section. Who pays for radon testing and reduction? Paying for the testing and fixing of any elevated radon levels varies from state to state. Negotiating the terms of the remediation and the cost is sometimes needed. The money may be kept in an escrow account if the remediation cannot be done prior to the transaction. What are the legal regulations and considerations related to radon? In general, radon testing and reduction has been regulated at the state level. The two pieces of federal legislation concerning radon are the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and the Indoor Radon Abatement Act of 1988. These acts set up federal radon assessment programs and developed standards for radon reduction systems, respectively. State radon
