Is it mandatory to complete the Lead paint disclosure?
Yes, if your property was built before 1978, you are required to provide the buyer with a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Statement before their move-in date. This disclosure is mandatory regardless of whether you are aware of the presence of lead-based paint or have repainted the property using non-toxic materials.
This requirement falls under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, a federal law designed to protect families—especially children—from potential exposure to lead-based paint hazards.
If your property’s year of construction is 1978 or earlier, a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure will automatically be assigned to you on your Houzeo task page, where you can complete it under the Disclosures or Optional Items section.
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