Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Produce a compliant federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 residential sales or leases. Must be delivered before the buyer/​tenant becomes obligated under the contract.

Prerequisites

1. Property address, legal description, and year built confirming pre-1978 status
2. Transaction type (sale or lease) and execution timeline
3. Full legal names and contact info for all parties (seller/​landlord, buyer/​tenant)
4. All known lead-based paint or lead hazard details — locations, dates, remediation history
5. All available records/​reports (inspection, risk assessment, abatement, clearance)
6. Agent/​broker names, brokerage, and license numbers (if any)
7. Sales only: inspection period choice (default 10 days or negotiated) and contingency terms

Output Structure

Sections

Template

Adapt as needed; preserve all mandatory elements.

LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE

Property: [Street Address]
Legal Description: [Deed/​Lease Legal Description]
Transaction: [Sale/​Lease]
Date: [MM/​DD/​YYYY]

Seller/​Landlord: [Name, Address]
Buyer/​Tenant: [Name, Address]
Agents/​Brokers: [Name, Brokerage, License No.]

1. Seller/​Landlord Disclosure (select one)
[ ] Known lead-based paint and/​or hazards present.
    Location/​Condition/​Date Known: [Details]
[ ] No knowledge of lead-based paint or hazards after reasonable inquiry.
[ ] Previously known hazards remediated/​abated.
    Describe work and attach documentation: [Details]

Lead-based paint hazards include deteriorated paint, friction/​impact
surfaces, and lead-contaminated dust or soil.

2. Records and Reports
Attached records/​reports: [List]
[ ] No records available.

3. Pamphlet Delivery
[ ] "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" (or state equivalent)
    delivered on [Date].

4. Purchaser Inspection Opportunity (Sale only)
[ ] 10-day inspection period: [Start Date] to [End Date]
[ ] Alternative period: [Days], [Start Date] to [End Date]
[ ] Waived by purchaser
Contingency terms (if any): [Summary or contract clause reference]

5. Acknowledgments (initial each)
[ ] Received seller/​landlord disclosure
[ ] Received records/​reports (or confirmation of none)
[ ] Received EPA pamphlet
[ ] Inspection opportunity/​waiver acknowledged (sale only)

6. Certifications
Seller/​Landlord: information is true, accurate, and complete;
  all available records provided.
Buyer/​Tenant: receipt of disclosures, records, and pamphlet confirmed;
  rights understood.
Agent/​Broker: advised seller/​landlord of obligations; ensured disclosures
  were provided.

Signatures
Seller/​Landlord: __________________ Date: __________ Name: ______________
Buyer/​Tenant: ____________________ Date: __________ Name: ______________
Agent/​Broker: ____________________ Date: __________ Name: ______________

Compliance Checklist

• Pre-1978 applicability confirmed
• Seller/​landlord disclosure statement selected and completed
• Lead hazard definition included
• Records/​reports attached or "none" stated
• EPA pamphlet delivery acknowledged
• Buyer inspection option recorded (sale only)
• All acknowledgments separately initialed/​signed
• All certifications and signature blocks included

Guidelines

• Do not omit the hazard definition or the pamphlet delivery acknowledgment.
• List every available record/​report; if none exist, state so explicitly.
• For sales, always include the inspection opportunity with a clear waiver or election.
• Use plain English; state only what is actually known — no extra assurances.
• Add state or local lead disclosure addenda if required by jurisdiction.
• Retain signed copies for at least 3 years [VERIFY].
• For leases, provide disclosure for each new tenant or renewal [VERIFY].