Environmental
A Maine buyer purchases a home built in 1965. Under federal law, they must be given the opportunity to test for lead-based paint within:
A3 days of signing the contract
B7 days of receiving the disclosure
C10 days of receiving the disclosure✓ Correct
D30 days of closing
Explanation
Federal law gives buyers of pre-1978 homes a 10-day period (or a different period mutually agreed upon) to conduct a lead-based paint inspection before being obligated by the contract.
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