Lead-Based Paint Law

The Lead-Based Paint Law, part of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, requires landlords and sellers of homes built before 1978 to disclose known lead paint hazards. This law aims to protect occupants, especially children, from health risks associated with lead exposure, which can cause serious developmental issues. Sellers and landlords must provide tenants or buyers with an informational pamphlet about lead risk, disclose any known lead-based paint, and include specific contract language. Compliance ensures transparency about potential hazards, promoting safer living environments in older properties.