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
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
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