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Answer: Approximately three-quarters of the nation's housing built before 1978 contains some lead-based paint. This paint, if properly managed and maintained, poses little risk. If allowed to deteriorate, lead from paint can threaten the health of occupants, especially children under six years old.
This requires that potential buyers and renters of housing built prior to 1978 receive certain information about lead and lead hazards in the residence prior to becoming obligated to buy or rent, and provides the opportunity for an independent lead inspection for buyers.
RENOVATORS have to give you this pamphlet before starting work. IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION on these requirements, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (424-5323). Are You Planning To Buy, Rent, or Renovate a Home Built Before 1978? This document is in the public domain.
Section 1018 of this law directed HUD and EPA to require the disclosure of known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before the sale or lease of most housing built before 1978.
Property Managers and Landlords Landlords must give prospective tenants of target housing, including most buildings built before 1978: An EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards, Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home (PDF).