Recognizing that families have a right to know about lead-based
paint and potential lead hazards in their homes, Congress directed
EPA and HUD to work together to develop disclosure requirements
for sales and leases of older housing. These requirements became
effective in 1996. EPA has established hazard
standards for paint, dust, and soil in most pre-1978 housing
and child-occupied facilities. These requirements became effective
in 2001. For more information on these requirements, explore
the documents below:
Contact the National Lead Information Center
(NLIC) to speak with an information specialist.