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Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint to Residential Buyers
and Leasers In October 1992, Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Reduction Act, also known as Title X. Section 1018 of this law directed the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to require disclosure of information on lead-based paint
prior to the sale of most housing built before 1978. This requirement went
into effect on September 6, 1996, for owners of four or more dwelling units, and
on December 6, 1996, for all other property owners and agents. Homeowners (and landlords) are required to disclose any knowledge of lead
paint and provide home buyers (and leasers) with a 10-day opportunity to conduct
a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint hazards
before becoming obligated under the contract to purchase the property. Title X also requires that home buyers (and leasers) read the Lead Warning
Statement and receive a copy of the EPA pamphlet,
Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.
Finally, all parties must sign a
Disclosure Statement indicating that regulations have been followed. Additional Information: What are the Requirements for Proper Disposal
and Testing for Lead-Based Paint? Links: Iowa
Department of Public Health - Bureau of Lead Poisoning US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Information on Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil For more information on Brownfield issues contact:
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