This is the third in a series discussing real estate forms and contracts used in New York State.

It is a federal law that a buyer or tenant who purchases or rents a home built prior to 1978 must be furnished a booklet explaining the dangers of lead in the home.

Landlords and sellers in New York State are required to sign a lead paint disclosure. The form discloses whether the landlord/ seller has any knowledge of lead paint in the home. The buyer is also given ten days to have an inspection for lead paint prior to signing a binding contract. The disclosure becomes a part of the purchase contract.

Things to know about lead

• Lead can harm young children, babies even prior to birth
• Children may seem healthy and have high levels of lead
• Lead can enter the body through eating paint chips,or soil, breathing or swallowing lead dust
• There are ways to reduce the dangers
• Improper removal of lead paint can be harmful

For more information about lead call the National Lead Information Center 1-800-424 LEAD

Or on the web go to www.epa.gov/ or www.hud.gov/offices/lead

This is the third in a series about forms and contracts relating to New York State Real Estate- If you missed the prior to go to;

New York State Property Condition Disclosure

 New York State Agency Disclosure

Barbara Carter and Becky Cook

Mother/Daughter Team Realtors

Exit Realty Services

10 Main Street

New Paltz NY 12561

Office: 845 255 HOME    Barbara 845 505 3160    Becky 845 853 4210

Visit us on the Web www.UlsterNYHomes.com

Or email UlsterHomes@yahoo.com