Disclosing Lead-Based Paint Risks for Homes Built Before 1978

Homes built before 1978 may have been painted with "lead-based paint," which is now illegal. As a result, you must disclose if a residence was built before 1978 and if it may contain lead-based paint.


These are questions that the above text answers:

1. What is the significance of homes built before 1978 in relation to lead-based paint?
2. What is the requirement for disclosing information about lead-based paint in homes built before 1978?
3. Is it legal to use lead-based paint in homes built after 1978?
4. What is the purpose of disclosing information about lead-based paint in homes?
5. What is the potential risk associated with lead-based paint in homes built before 1978?
6. Are homeowners required to disclose the presence of lead-based paint in homes built after 1978?
7. What is the cutoff year for homes to be considered potentially containing lead-based paint?
8. What is the consequence of not disclosing the presence of lead-based paint in homes built before 1978?
9. Are there any exceptions to the requirement of disclosing lead-based paint in homes built before 1978?
10. How can potential buyers determine if a home contains lead-based paint?