the oil is burried in my soil.the deeper i dig the stronger the odor gets.all that soil is gonna have to be removed.do you think the previous owners should be held responsible for that?why would someone do that.i wish i could sue them.
2006-11-25 11:29:27 · 9 answers · asked by lucysgirl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I REMOVED 2 FIVE GALLON BUCKETS OF OIL ,TOOK THEM TO THE AUTO PART STORE.THEY LIVED HERE 20 SOMETHING YEARS.THAT MESS BELONGS TO THEM
2006-11-25 12:19:13 · update #1
Hold on a minute, this could be residual from a toxic dumping years ago and not done by the previous owner. Call the city or county and have the state test it via their Environmental agency. There is a Superfund with some monies available to remove such waste in sites.
Don't ignore it get some professional help--include your state agencies.
2006-11-25 11:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the previous owners could be held responsible, if they put the oil there or knew about the oil and did nothing. You should definatly contact an attorney right away. The sooner the better.
You also will need to clean it up as soon as possible, because for one it could be somehting much more toxic than oil, and if it is oil it can do considerable harm to your surrounding environmet, pets, or kids if it's not disposed of properly.
Many States have programs to help homeowners pay for the cleanup of such sites. That's another reason to contact a lawyer. It could save you thousands of dollars and stress in the future.
Just what ever you do, don't wait. Do something as soon as you can.
2006-11-25 11:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by Slexie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would research your situation before you act. If you tell the EPA or similar authority that you have hazardous material on your property and you can't prove that the previous owner is responsible then YOU are responsible for the clean-up which can be quite expensive and they may have the power to force you. Talk to a lawyer.
2006-11-25 15:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by j. a. prufrock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar issue. Kittens like to dig so it truly is rather rather consumer-pleasant. listed the following are some tricks i have realized through the years. Bay leaves... cats hate the smell, in case you position bay leaves on correct of the soil it wont damage the plant or the kitten yet considering cats hate the smell this is going to repel her. Meshing... you may positioned meshing over the soil which will enable the plant to advance with the help of the holes yet not enable the cat sufficient room to dig. the most inexpensive maximum powerful thanks to achieve it rather is easily with the help of employing the plastic component to a six %. of soda. i ought to take a number of those and overlap them so the holes were smaller yet go away the most important hollow contained in the middle for the plant to advance with the help of. in case you want to move extra eco pleasant, you should use fowl cord for a similar effect. also there are products you ought to purchase contained in the shop which will repel pets from flowers. This of route is the costliest decision yet they do paintings. those product in many situations comprise oils from flowers that cats dislike the smell of, i.e. Bay, Anise, and so on. she will be able of advance out of it so paintings inclusive of her and attempt those tricks. And continually keep in mind kittens are in simple terms like little little ones, they ought to study and could attempt their barriers. you ought to be affected individual yet stern. sturdy success and luxuriate on your kitten. (I have 2 myself eleven month previous twin terrors)
2016-11-26 22:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember seeing this on TV somewhere....
... And then they loaded up the truck and moved to Beverely,...
...Hills that is..
...Movie stars...
Or you could call a lawyer. You may not want to call the EPA until you know if you have another place to stay first.
-Rob
2006-11-25 14:12:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the old owner should be accountable. I would see a lawyer.
2006-11-25 11:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should talk to an attorney and see if he is not responsible for damages. i know here in tn you would have to take care of it if you hid something like that in a house you sold.
2006-11-25 11:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can sue them... contact the realtor who helped you close on the house and a lawyer...
2006-11-25 11:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an attorney and call the E.P.A.
2006-11-25 11:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by mcspic63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋