24 C.F.R. § 35.80
§ 35.80 Purpose. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
This subpart implements the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 4852d, which impose certain requirements on the sale or lease of target housing. Under this subpart, a seller or lessor of target housing shall disclose to the purchaser or lessee the presence of any known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards; provide available records and reports; provide the purchaser or lessee with a lead hazard information pamphlet; give purchasers a 10-day opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection; and attach specific disclosure and warning language to the sales or leasing contract before the purchaser or lessee is obligated under a contract to purchase or lease target housing.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.80, sellers and landlords of 'target housing' — generally pre-1978 residential properties — must meet a set of lead-based paint disclosure obligations before a buyer or renter becomes bound by a contract. These obligations include sharing known information about lead hazards, providing relevant records, distributing a government-approved informational pamphlet, and giving buyers a window to arrange an inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators covered by 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.80 generally ensure that all required lead hazard disclosures, records, and the EPA-approved pamphlet are delivered to prospective buyers or tenants before any contract is signed, and that buyers are afforded the required 10-day inspection opportunity. Compliant practice also includes attaching the mandated disclosure and warning language directly to the sales or lease agreement as a condition of execution.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.80, renters and buyers of pre-1978 housing have a right to receive known lead hazard information, available records, and a lead hazard information pamphlet before signing a lease or purchase contract. If these disclosures were not provided, tenants and buyers may have grounds to raise a violation — options can include filing a complaint with HUD or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with federal housing regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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