Environmental
In New Jersey, a seller of residential property built before 1978 must provide the buyer with:
AAn EPA-certified lead inspection report
BA lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA 'Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home' pamphlet✓ Correct
CA NJ DEP radon certification
DA deed restriction limiting use by children
Explanation
Federal law (TSCA Section 1018) requires sellers of pre-1978 residential property to disclose known lead-based paint hazards, provide any available reports, and give buyers the EPA lead hazard pamphlet. Buyers have 10 days to conduct a lead inspection (though they can waive it).
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