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Chapter 6Lead poisoning - answer Results in damage to the central nervous system and is not
often diagnosed until many years after exposure
Lead-Based Paint - answer-Used in residential properties prior to 1978
-Still in 83% of all homes built prior to that date
-Lead causes damage to brain, kidneys, nervous system, red blood cells
-Lead Based Paint Addendum has to be attached to sales contract if found in home
Lead-Based Paint - answer-No requirements to test for presence but known presence
must be disclosed by Federal Law
-Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992
-Applies to all sales/leases of residential properties pre-1978
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 - answerBefore ratification
of a contract for housing sale or lease, sellers and landlords must:
-Give an EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based
paint hazards
•Disclose any known information concerning lead-based paint or lead-based paint
hazards including location of the lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards, and
the condition of the painted surfaces.
•Provide any records and reports on lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards
which are available to the seller or landlord
•Include an attachment to the contract or lease (or language inserted in the lease itself)
which includes a Lead Warning Statement and confirms that the seller or landlord has
complied with all notification requirements.
•Sellers must provide homebuyers a 10-day period to conduct a paint inspection or risk
assessment for lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards. Parties may mutually
agree, in writing, to lengthen or shorten the time period for inspection. Homebuyers may
waive this inspection opportunity.
Three groups particularly at risk of the effects of lead-based paint. - answer1. Children
under the age of six
2. Women who are pregnant
3. Women of child bearing age
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