Environmental
A Mississippi property inspection reveals peeling paint in a home built in 1965. The federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements apply to:
AAll homes regardless of age
BHomes built before 1978✓ Correct
COnly homes with visible lead paint
DOnly owner-occupied homes
Explanation
Federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements apply to all residential housing built before 1978, when lead-based paint was banned for residential use. The seller must disclose known lead hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet.
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