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Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule
Sample Disclosure Format
for Target Housing Sales Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Sample Disclosure Format
for Target Housing Rentals and Leases Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards


Sample Disclosure Format for Target Housing Sales Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Lead Warning Statement
Every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that may place young children at risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead poisoning in young children may produce permanent neurological damage, including learning disabilities, reduced intelligence quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning also poses a particular risk to pregnant women. The seller of any interest in residential real property is required to provide the buyer with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections in the seller's possession and notify the buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended prior to purchase.

Seller's Disclosure (initial)

__________(a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check one below):

_____Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain). ________________________________________________________________________________

_____Seller has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
__________(b) Records and reports available to the seller (check one below):

_____Seller has provided the purchaser with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below). __________________________________________________

_____Seller has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

Purchaser's Acknowledgment (initial)

__________(c) Purchaser has received copies of all information listed above. __________(d) Purchaser has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. __________(e) Purchaser has (check one below):

_____Received a 10-day opportunity (or mutually agreed upon period) to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards; or _____Waived the opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards.

Agent's Acknowledgment (initial)

__________(f) Agent has informed the seller of the seller's obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852(d) and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.

Certification of Accuracy

The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information provided by the signatory is true and accurate.

_______________________________ ______________ _______________________________ ______________
Seller Date Seller Date
_______________________________ ______________ _______________________________ ______________
Agent Date Agent Date
_______________________________ ______________ _______________________________ ______________
Purchase Date Purchase Date


Sample Disclosure Format for Target Housing Rentals and Leases Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Lead Warning Statement
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not taken care of properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.

Lessor's Disclosure (initial)

__________(a) Presence of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards (check one below):

_____Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain). ______________________________________________________

_____Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

__________(b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check one below):

_____Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below). _____________________________________________________

_____Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

Lessee's Acknowledgment (initial)

__________(c) Lessee has received copies of all information listed above. __________(d) Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home.

Agent's Acknowledgment (initial)

__________(e) Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor's obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852(d) and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.

Certification of Accuracy

The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information provided by the signatory is true and accurate.

_______________________________ ______________ _______________________________ ______________
Lessor Date Lessor Date
_______________________________ ______________ _______________________________ ______________
Lessee Date Lessee Date
_______________________________ ______________ _______________________________ ______________
Agent Date Agent Date


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