Did you know that many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint, which can cause serious health issues?

If you plan to purchase or rent a home built before 1978, there are federal laws that owners and Sellers must disclose about the home.

Sellers must disclose known information on lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards before selling a house.
Real estate sales contracts must include a specific warning statement about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to a certain number of days to check for lead.
Landlords must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a specific warning statement about lead-based paint.

Don't try to remove lead-based paint yourself.
Always keep painted surfaces in good condition to minimize deterioration.
Get your home checked for lead hazards. Find a certified inspector or risk assessor at https://www.epa.gov/lead
Talk to your landlord about fixing surfaces with peeling or chipping paint.
When renovating, repairing, or painting, hire only EPA or state-approved Lead-Safe certified renovation firms.
Before buying, renting, or renovating your home, have it checked for lead-based paint.
Wash children's hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.

Children and adults can get lead into their bodies by:

Breathing in lead dust (especially during activities such as renovations, repairs, or painting that disturb paint surfaces).
Swallowed lead dust that has settled on food, food preparation surfaces, and other places.
Eating paint chips or soil that contain lead.

For children under 6 years old, lead is especially dangerous and women of childbearing age should know that lead is dangerous to a developing fetus.

It is important to know that even exposure to low levels of lead can severely harm children and can cause:

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