Environmental
Which federal agency establishes the standards for lead-based paint disclosure in housing transactions?
ADepartment of Transportation
BU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the EPA jointly✓ Correct
COccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
DConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Explanation
Lead-based paint disclosure requirements in housing were established by HUD and the EPA under the authority of Title X. Both agencies issue joint regulations for disclosure, pamphlet distribution, and record-keeping.
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Key Terms to Know
Agency
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Title InsuranceInsurance protecting against financial loss from defects in a property's title that existed before closing but were unknown at the time of purchase.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
State-Specific Concepts
Disclosure Requirements
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