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Lead Paint Federal Disclosure Laws Federal Law requires lead paint disclosure to all residents for Housing Built Prior to 1978. Lead paint can severely damage infants and adults. All building built before 1978 are assumed to be exposed to lead in paint and its potential dangers.

Part of the move in packet for new tenants should include the lead pamphlet which can be found on this site. It is the obligation of the owner/manager to provide this information to all tenants if your building was build before 1978.

You should review your insurance policy to see if it covers any suits due to exposure to lead or to the mishandling of the law regarding proper lead paint disclosure.

What You Need To Know

If your rental housing is built prior to 1978: you must give out the pamphlet, "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" to all new residents at the beginning of their tenancy.

A disclosure form must also be completed by the owner/agent, and the tenant must sign the form acknowledging receipt of the booklet and the information.

Keep the file for at least three years. Many advisors suggest that all records be kept for seven years. Check with your advisor or apartment association

Include in your files any records that disclose the location of lead based paint.

Consider having the pamphlet available to all tenants when remodeling or painting or anytime original paint may be disturbed. Use our lead paint receipt to document your obligation to notify.