All landlords or sellers should have an inspection carried out on the property before leasing or completing a transaction.
The inspection should be completed by using the EPA’s Inspection, Risk Assessment, and Abatement Firms Locator.
This will tell you if the home has lead-based paint and where it is located within the property.
An inspector will use methods such as:
- Portable x-ray fluorescence machine
- Lab tests of paint samples
Using an inspector will let you know how much lead-based paint is present.
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Act exemptions
If you are interested in leasing or selling your property, you do not necessarily need to disclose any information regarding lead-based paint.
You do not have to supply a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form if any of the following applies to your property:
- Property was built after January 1, 1978
- Homes that do not include a bedroom (studios, lofts, etc.)
- Rental contracts that conclude within 100 days
- Property that has been examined by a state-certified inspector
- Elderly homes where no children under the age of six reside
- Residences for the disabled where no children under the age of six reside