Texas · Chapter 21 of 44
Property Conditions and Environmental Issues
Lead-based paint, asbestos, radon, mold, groundwater contamination, underground storage tanks, brownfields, flood zones, CERCLA, EPA regulations, Phase I/II assessments, and wetlands protection.
30-minute read · Built for the TREC Sales Agent Exam
lead-based paintasbestosradonmoldgroundwater contaminationunderground storage tanksbrownfieldsflood plainflood zoneflood insuranceClean Air ActClean Water ActEPACERCLASuperfundSARAPhase I assessmentPhase II assessmentwetlands
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint and lead hazards for homes built BEFORE 1978. Requirements: (1) Provide EPA-approved pamphlet. (2) Disclose known lead hazards. (3) Provide any available lead reports. (4) Buyer has 10-day opportunity to inspect for lead (can be waived). Applies to sales AND rentals.
42 U.S.C. §4852d
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