Environmental
A NH buyer purchases a home built in 1965 and later discovers lead-based paint. The seller's disclosure obligation under federal law was to:
ATest for and remove all lead paint before the sale
BDisclose known lead paint hazards and provide buyers with the EPA pamphlet 'Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home'✓ Correct
COnly disclose if children under 10 will live in the home
DNo disclosure was required for pre-1970 homes
Explanation
The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act requires sellers of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead paint hazards, provide any available records or reports, and give buyers the EPA lead hazard information pamphlet. Buyers also get a 10-day opportunity to test.
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