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: 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. Landlords must: Disclose any known information on the presence of lead-based paint in the building. That includes any common areas like laundry rooms or lounges. Include a lead disclosure attachment to the lease, or language in the lease that includes a Lead Warning Statement, and lets tenants know you’ve complied with all notification requirements. Keep lead-based paint disclosure forms for at least three years after the lease of an apartment or other property.