Planning to buy, rent or renovate a home built before 1978?
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based
paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of
properly.
If you think your home might have lead hazards, read the following
pages to learn some simple steps to protect your family:
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, buying, or
renovating pre-1978 housing:
LANDLORDS have to disclose known information on
lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases will include a federal form about
lead-based paint.
SELLERS have to disclose known information on lead-based paint hazards before
selling a house. Sales contracts will include a federal form about lead-based paint in the
building. Buyers will have up to 10 days to check for lead hazards.
RENOVATORS have to give you the pamphlet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" before starting work.
IF YOU WANT more information on these requirements, call the National Lead
Information Clearinghouse at 1-800-424-LEAD.
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NOTE:
All lead hazard information contained herein reproduced from the United States Environmental
Protection Agency booklet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home". Co-Authored by the
U.S. EPA and the U.S. CPSC, Washington, D.C. Information on this web site pertaining to lead hazards
is based upon current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented and is reflective of
the jurisdictional boundaries established by the statutes governing the co-authoring agencies.
Following the advice given will not necessarily provide complete protection in all situations or against all
health hazards that can be caused by lead exposure.
