Environmental
When selling an older home in Iowa, which federal disclosure law is most likely triggered regarding the potential hazards of building materials?
AThe Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (for homes built before 1978)✓ Correct
BCERCLA (Superfund Act)
CThe Clean Air Act
DThe National Environmental Policy Act
Explanation
The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act requires sellers and lessors of most residential properties built before 1978 to disclose known lead-based paint hazards, provide an EPA-approved information pamphlet, and allow a 10-day inspection period.
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