Known Environmental Hazards . Home buyers have become aware of asbestos, radon and lead paint as potential hazards when they buy a home.
Asbestos is visible and well published.
Look at pipes and older floor tile to determine if its presence is suspected. Lead paint disclosure requirements by EPA and many states now require the distribution of a brochure prior to sale to alert you to this hazard. Homes older than 1978 most likely have lead paint. These common environmental hazards should be on your checklist when you buy a home and should be discussed prior to buying the home. Unseen Environmental Hazards.