Why doesn't the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule affect housing built after 1978?

Answer: Congress did not extend the law to housing built after 1978 because the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead-based paint in housing in 1978.

Question Number: 23002-33210

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Last updated on October 31, 2024