Environmental
What federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978?
ACERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)
BRESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act)
CThe Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X)✓ Correct
DThe Clean Water Act
Explanation
The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X, 42 U.S.C. §4852d) requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards, provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home, and give buyers a 10-day opportunity to conduct a lead inspection. Pennsylvania agents must include the lead-based paint disclosure addendum in contracts for all pre-1978 residential properties.
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