No need to comment on other contaminants within the dust. 

Industrial sites can have clean dirt for sure but they can also have contaminated soils that can carry a high cost to remediate.  

You would need to do that before moving anyone in or you would be liable for any health issues they can even weakly link to the tear gas contamination.

Any nearby protected species, conservation overlays, or contamination history?  

I can't move the freeway, or its near a contamination site, etc.Also Section 8 vs STR are two very different strategies.

⸻SUMMARY OF EVENTS (May 22 – Present):On May 22, 2025, my 69-year-old mother, myself (a cancer survivor with a compromised immune system), and my three adult children were exposed to tear gas and chemical agents deployed inside our home during a mental health crisis response by the Chula Vista Police Department.Despite the contamination, St.

Title or ownership issues, contamination, sinkholes, condemnation, etc - there could be all kinds of things going on beyond just fixing the roof and AC.

The actual work of removing contaminated soil isn’t that difficult.  

Even if contamination was caused by a prior user, liability can still fall on you under CERCLA or similar state laws.Get legal advice on:- Scope of further testing (Phase II)- Escrow holdbacks or indemnities- Insurance alternatives if risk can't be fully resolved pre-closingWrapping Up: Don’t Only Rely on the Broker or Title CompanyA solid legal review isn’t just a formality — it’s a deal-protecting strategy.

While I never personally owned property in NJ, I had several friends run into issues with mortgage lenders after a UST was found on a property.Given that background, I wanted to share my experience here in South Carolina in case it helps others in a similar situation.After the discovery, I contacted a few companies that specialize in UST removal and soil contamination testing.