The danger comes from chipping lead paint. I mistakenly thought housing more than a century old must be chief offender. At lead paint display at the Realtors convention , I learned the amount of lead in the paint was highest between 1930 -1955. Lead Warning Statement Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly.
Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women.
Lessee must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.