Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

Are you planning to buy, rent, or renovate a house built before 1978?  Be aware that prior to 1978 builders used paint that contained lead; called lead-based paint.  Lead from paint, chips, and paint dust can cause severe health risks if not removed from the home with professional care.

LANDLORDS - It is your responsibility to disclose known information concerning lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases are signed.  Your lease paper work must contain a disclosure form about lead-based paint.

SELLERS - You have to disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house.  The official name of this form is: Addendum for Seller’s Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards as Required by Federal Law (Form OP-L  01A). Buyer’s have up to ten (10) days to check for lead hazards.

RENOVATORS

Have to give you this pamphlet before starting work.  (After June 1, 1999)

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

On the requirements for Lead-Based Paint, call the National Lead Information Clearinghouse number at 1-800-424-LEAD