DOWNLOAD FREE INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET ABOUT LEAD PAINT: Lead Based Paint Booklet
Are You Planning To Buy, Rent, or Renovate
a Home Built Before 1978?
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains high levels of lead (called leadbased paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can
pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.
OWNERS, BUYERS, and RENTERS are encouraged to check for lead before renting, buying or renovating pre-
1978 housing. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, buying, or renovating
pre-1978 housing:
LANDLORDS have to disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect.
Leases must include a disclosure about lead-based paint.
SELLERS have to disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales
contracts must include a disclosure about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to 10 days to check for lead.
RENOVATORS disturbing more than 2 square feet of painted surfaces have to give you this pamphlet before starting work . . . READ MORE IN YOUR PDF BOOKLET
DOWNLOAD FREE INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET ABOUT LEAD PAINT: Lead Based Paint Booklet