Lead Based Paint Laws - Advice for Home Buyers and Sellers
The federal government requires home sellers and landlords to provide information to buyers and tenants regarding their knowledge of lead paint in residences built prior to 1978. The information on this page discusses lead paint issues that are important to home buyers and sellers.
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Lead-Based Paint Facts and Disclosures
Since lead paint is a potential health risk, federal regulations require that sellers provide lead-based paint disclosures to home buyers who are purchasing a home built before 1978. Here are some facts about lead based paints.
Since lead paint is a potential health risk, federal regulations require that sellers provide lead-based paint disclosures to home buyers who are purchasing a home built before 1978. Here are some facts about lead based paints.
Know Where Lead Might Be Hiding
A graphic look at places where lead might be present in your home.
A graphic look at places where lead might be present in your home.
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Checklist
Altimus has compiled a lead-paint disclosure checklist. This link downloads a PDF file.
Altimus has compiled a lead-paint disclosure checklist. This link downloads a PDF file.
Mandatory Lead Based Paint Disclosure
The booklet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home, must be given to anyone buying or renting a home built prior to 1978.
The booklet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home, must be given to anyone buying or renting a home built prior to 1978.