1. WHAT IS TITLE 5?

    2. WHY TITLE 5 EXISTS

    3. SEPTIC VS. MUNICIPAL SEWER

    4. BASIC SEPTIC SYSTEM

    5. THE SEPTIC TANK

    6. DISTRIBUTION BOX

    7. SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM

    8. WHAT IS A CESSPOOL?

    9. WHEN IS A TITLE 5 INSPECTION REQUIRED?

    10. WHO PERFORMS A TITLE 5 INSPECTION?

    11. WHEN MUST THE INSPECTION OCCUR?

    12. IS EVERY TRANSFER AN INSPECTION TRIGGER?

    13. WHAT DOES THE INSPECTOR EXAMINE?

    14. THE OFFICIAL TITLE 5 INSPECTION FORM

    15. WHAT DOES “PASS” MEAN?

    16. CONDITIONAL PASS

    17. WHAT CONSTITUTES FAILURE?

    18. THE SYSTEM FAILED. NOW WHAT?

    19. TITLE 5 FAILURE & THE REAL ESTATE DEAL

    20. CESSPOOLS & TITLE 5

    21. BEDROOM COUNT MATTERS

    22. WHAT IS A “BEDROOM” UNDER TITLE 5?

    23. DESIGN FLOW

    24. ADDING A BEDROOM

    25. WHAT ABOUT AN ADDITION WITHOUT A BEDROOM?

    26. THE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH

    27. SELLER'S TITLE 5 CHECKLIST

    28. BUYER'S TITLE 5 DUE DILIGENCE

    29. CAN YOU SELL A HOUSE WITH A FAILED TITLE 5?

    30. BUILDING A NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM

    31. SOIL TESTING

    32. WHAT IS A PERC TEST?

    33. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

    34. WHAT IS THE RESERVE AREA?

    35. REPAIRING A SEPTIC SYSTEM

    36. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

    37. INNOVATIVE / ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS

    38. SEPTIC REPLACEMENT & NEGOTIATIONS

    39. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & TAX CREDIT

    40. TITLE 5 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    41. SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

    42. SEPTIC RED FLAGS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS

    43. AGENT DISCLOSURE & TITLE 5

    44. PRIVATE WELL + SEPTIC SYSTEM

    45. TITLE 5 & ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

    46. TITLE 5 & ADU EXAMPLE

    47. THE TITLE 5 TRANSACTION CHECKLIST

    48. FINAL TRANSACTION CASE STUDY

    49. TITLE 5 — 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER

Septic Systems

  • $25.00

What You'll Learn in This Course

  • TITLE V REQUIREMENTS

    Understand the fundamentals of Massachusetts Title V regulations and how they apply to properties served by private septic systems.

  • INSPECTIONS & COMPLIANCE

    Learn about septic system inspections, reporting, compliance issues, and situations that may affect a real estate transaction.

  • BUYERS, SELLERS & TRANSACTIONS

    Explore practical considerations when representing buyers and sellers, including communication, documentation, system concerns, and transaction planning.

Build Your Confidence with Title V

Gain practical knowledge of Massachusetts Title V requirements and private septic systems so you can better guide buyers and sellers through real estate transactions. Complete this 2-hour continuing education course online at your convenience.

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