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Lead-based paint disclosure is particularly relevant in Wisconsin because:

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B) A large portion of Wisconsin's housing stock was built before 1978 when lead paint was banned, especially in Milwaukee, Madison, and other older cities

Wisconsin has significant pre-1978 housing, especially in cities like Milwaukee (where over 70% of housing predates 1978). Federal law requires lead paint disclosure for all pre-1978 residential properties.

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A
Wisconsin has no old housing
B
A large portion of Wisconsin's housing stock was built before 1978 when lead paint was banned, especially in Milwaukee, Madison, and other older cities
C
Lead paint was never used in Wisconsin
D
Only commercial buildings used lead paint

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federal lead disclosure lawTitle XEPA lead pamphletpre-1978 housingenvironmental hazards disclosure

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lead-based paintpre-1978federal disclosureTitle XMilwaukee housing stock

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