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A Mooresville broker is updating the policy manual on lead-based paint and environmental disclosures. Which statement best applies under current North Carolina law?

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A) Known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in covered housing must be disclosed as required by federal law.

Known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in covered housing must be disclosed as required by federal law.

Answer Options
A
Known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in covered housing must be disclosed as required by federal law.
B
Only the broker, not the seller, has any lead disclosure duty.
C
A seller may stay silent about known lead hazards if the property is investor-owned.
D
Lead disclosure is required only if a child already resides in the property.

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Flood zone disclosure requires informing buyers whether a property is located in a designated flood zone as mapped by FEMA. Properties in high-risk flood zones may require mandatory flood insurance.

HOA disclosure requires informing buyers about the existence, rules, fees, financial health, and restrictions of a homeowners association governing the property. This information helps buyers understand their obligations before purchase.

The Lead-Based Paint Disclosure is a federally mandated disclosure required for all residential properties built before 1978. Sellers and landlords must disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home."

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