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LEAD POISONING
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Lead poisons children. Most children get lead poisoning
dust and lead paint in old homes. As a real estate age
help protect children from lead poisoning.
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The Lead Law says an owner must remove or cover lead paint
hazards in homes built before 1978 if a child under 6 lives
there. Lead paint hazards include loose paint and lead paint
on windows and in other places that children can reach.
The only way to know if there is lead in a home is
to have it tested by a licensed inspector.
If there is lead in the home, the owner must remove or
different ways to do this. Some work can only be done by a licensed
deleader. But proper ty owners can do most deleading work themselves
if they get trained and authorized. Call CLPPP to learn more.
What about money?
There is money to help property owners pay for
deleading. Encourage property owners to call the
Get the Lead Out program at 1-617-854-1000.
http://tinyurl.com/ma-lead-out-loans
Owners may be eligible for a state income tax credit
of up to $1,500 if they delead their home.
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Real estate agents and owners must comply with these Lead Paint Notification requirements:
Tenant Notification and Certification
You must disclose the presence of known lead paint if you are renting a
home built before 1978. You must give the tenant these papers before
they sign a rental agreement, even if the tenant does not have children:
• A Tenant Notification and Certification form
• A copy of the most recent lead inspection report, if it exists
• A copy of any Letter of Compliance or Letter of Interim Control,
if they exist
• Any information about lead in the home.
Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification
When a buyer is about to purchase a home built before 1978, you must give them the followin
• A Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification form
• A signed Property Transfer Certification form
• Any information the owner has regarding lead in the home
• A copy of any inspection report, Letter of Compliance, or Letter of Interim Control
• A 10 day period to have the home inspected for lead at the buyer’s expense
before the Purchase and Sale.
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All Notification and Certification forms are online at www.mass.gov/dph/clppp
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Real estate agents and sellers who do not comply with the law could face civil and criminal
penalties. You could lose your real estate license.
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Bureau of Environmental Health
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