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A seller in California is selling a single-family home built in 1975. The buyer's agent asks whether the seller must disclose the presence of lead-based paint. Under federal and California law, what is the correct disclosure requirement?

Correct Answer

B) The seller must provide the federal lead-based paint disclosure for homes built before 1978, in addition to any relevant TDS disclosures

Under the federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) and EPA regulations (42 U.S.C. §4852d), sellers of homes built before 1978 must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure, the EPA pamphlet 'Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home,' and a 10-day opportunity for the buyer to conduct a lead inspection. This applies in California in addition to state TDS requirements.

Answer Options
A
Lead-based paint disclosure is only required for homes built before 1960
B
The seller must provide the federal lead-based paint disclosure for homes built before 1978, in addition to any relevant TDS disclosures
C
Lead-based paint disclosure is voluntary in California and only recommended for homes over 50 years old
D
The listing agent is solely responsible for providing lead-based paint disclosures, not the seller

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