Lead Paint Disclosure Rule

The Lead Paint Disclosure Rule requires landlords and sellers of homes built before 1978 to inform buyers and tenants about potential lead-based paint hazards. They must provide a disclosure statement detailing known lead risks and give buyers or renters the opportunity to conduct lead testing. This regulation aims to prevent lead poisoning, especially in children, by ensuring prospective occupants are aware of and can take precautions against lead exposure from old paint. The rule helps promote transparency and protects public health in housing situations with older buildings.