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name: lead-based-paint-disclosure language: en description: >- Drafts federal lead-based paint disclosure forms for pre-1978 residential sales or leases under 42 U.S.C. § 4852d, HUD/EPA rules, and 24 CFR Part 35. Covers seller/landlord knowledge statements, record attachments, EPA pamphlet delivery, purchaser inspection option, acknowledgments, and agent certifications. Use when preparing a lead-based paint disclosure, lead hazard notice, or pre-1978 property disclosure; trigger keywords: lead-based paint, lead hazard, EPA pamphlet, Section 1018. tags:

• agreement
• drafting
• transactional

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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

Section	Content
Header	Property address, legal description, transaction type, date, party names/addresses, agent details
Seller/Landlord Disclosure	One of: (a) known hazards with specifics, (b) no knowledge after reasonable inquiry, or (c) hazards remediated with documentation
Hazard Definition	Deteriorated paint, friction/impact surfaces, lead-contaminated dust or soil
Records/Reports	List all available records; if none, state "No records available"
Pamphlet Delivery	Confirm delivery of "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" or EPA-approved state equivalent
Inspection Opportunity	Sale only. 10-day default or negotiated period; record waiver or exercise; contingency terms
Acknowledgments	Separate initials/signatures for each: disclosure received, records received, pamphlet received, inspection option (sale only)
Certifications & Signatures	Seller/landlord, buyer/tenant, and agents — each with printed name, signature, date

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].