Environmental
Which federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards when selling or renting a home built before 1978?
ACERCLA
BRESPA
CThe Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X)✓ Correct
DNEPA
Explanation
The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X) requires sellers and landlords to disclose known lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing and provide buyers/renters with an EPA pamphlet.
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Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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