Title: When It Comes to Lead Paint Disclosure, What Should Landlords Do?
Headings: When It Comes to Lead Paint Disclosure, What Should Landlords Do?
When It Comes to Lead Paint Disclosure, What Should Landlords Do?
A Brief History of Lead Paint
Lead Paint Disclosure Requirements for Landlords
Lead Paint Disclosure Exemptions
Laurie Mega
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Content: Lead paint was first banned in the U.S. in 1978. It still exists, however, in millions of American homes, according to the EPA. It may even exist under layers of new paint sometimes making it difficult to identify. Lead paint that isn’t chipping or flaking is usually okay. But, if it’s deteriorating in any way, it can be released into dust or soak into surrounding soil. Paint chips can be ingested by small children and pets, as well. In 1992, Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, which protects families from lead exposure in the home. Part of that law, which is also called Title X, contains a lead paint disclosure requirement. Lead Paint Disclosure Requirements for Landlords
All sellers and landlords must disclose the presence of any known lead in a home or rental. Here are the steps, according to the EPA, landlords need to take to make sure they are following the letter of the law.