Sellers Required to Disclose Know Lead Hazards To Buyers in Pre 1978 Homes

Lead poisoning continues to pose a significant but preventable health and developmental risk for young children residing in homes built prior to 1978 when the sale of paints containing lead was banned. Prior to that time lead was a common ingredient in interior and exterior paints.

While many older homes may contain lead based paint, proper maintenance and simple precautions can eliminate the risk and adequately protect children. For information on the steps that home owners and tenants can take to prevent lead poisoning see:

http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips.htm

Homebuyers and renters are protected by HUD disclosure requirements and sellers and landlords must disclose known lead hazards to home buyers and renters built before 1978. For more information:

 http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/enforcement/disclosure.cfm

Lead hazards are also an issue that should be addressed in inspections of homes constructed before 1978.

For local information on Toledo area lead poisoning prevention programs, efforts and tips see:

http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/index.aspx?NID=1347