Strict Liability

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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Strict Liability Environmental Law Contaminated Sites Real Estate Law Property Ownership Environmental Cleanup

Strict liability is a legal doctrine that holds an owner responsible for the cleanup of a contaminated site, regardless of whether the owner was negligent. This implies that any property involvement with contaminants could entail cleanup costs even if the current owner did not cause the contamination.