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I am renting out a room in my house, which was built before 1978. The tenant has access to common areas (livingroom, kitchen, bathroom). Am I required to give the tenant a lead paint disclosure or is this considered a "zero-bedroom dwelling" (which is exempt)? Also, where would one find any information relating to whether there is lead paint in their home?
Judy G, WA on Sunday, November 27, 2011
RE: Lead Paint Disclosure Requirement
Types of housing exempted from these requirements are: •Zero bedroom units, such as efficiencies, lofts, and dormitories. •Housing leased for less than one hundred (100) days, such as vacation houses or short-term rentals. •Housing for the elderly (unless children live there). •Housing for the handicapped (unless children live there). •Rental housing that has been inspected by a certified inspector and found to be free of lead-based paint •Housing sold at a foreclosure sale. BUT IF IT WERE ME, I would have a disclosure signed anyway.....to be on the safe side.
Posted by Donna , NC on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
RE: Lead Paint Disclosure Requirement
I called HUD and they said that the disclosure is indeed required in this situation. I'm glad I checked.
Posted by Judy G, WA on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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