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Lead Warning Statement Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.

1. When was the use of lead in paint banned? The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned the use of lead-based paint in toys, furniture, schools and residences in 1978.

Just like in a residential building, owners of commercial properties must also disclose the presence of lead so long as they are selling the property.

Lead Warning Statement Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.

When did the lead-based paint rules become effective? For owners of more than four residential dwellings, the rules took effect Sept. 6, 1996.

Is a Seller's Disclosure Required in Texas? Yes. Section 5.008 of the Texas Property Code requires anyone selling a single family home to fill out a seller's disclosure. It even has a script you can use to write your disclosure—so you know you've met all the requirements.

What are the consequences if a seller, landlord, or agent fails to comply with lead-based paint disclosure requirements? A seller, landlord, or agent who fails to satisfy lead-based paint disclosure requirements can be sued for triple the amount of damages and may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

Answer: The older your home, the more likely it contains lead-based paint. For example, 87% of homes built before 1940 have some lead-based paint, while 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1978 have some lead-based paint.