EnvironmentalIntermediateCalifornia Exam

Lead paint testing on a pre-1978 home purchase must be completed within:

A3 days before signing the contract, per standard environmental compliance procedure
B10 days after signing the purchase agreement unless the buyer waives this rightCorrect
C30 days after close of escrow, under California environmental disclosure law
DAt any time during the listing period, as required under standard hazard disclosure practice

Why 10 days after signing the purchase agreement unless the buyer waives this right Is Correct

Answer B: 10 days after signing the purchase agreement unless the buyer waives this right

Under federal law, buyers of pre-1978 homes have 10 days (or a period negotiated in the contract) to conduct a lead-based paint inspection. The buyer may waive this right in writing, but the opportunity must be provided.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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