The following activities shall be completed before the purchaser or lessee is obligated to purchase or lease target housing that is not exempted under these regulations. The seller or lessor is not obligated to conduct any evaluation or reduction activities. Any records or reports pertaining to lead-based paint in the target housing and common areas shall be provided to the purchaser or lessee. This includes other residential dwelling in multifamily target housing. 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.
Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. A list of any records or reports pertaining to lead-based paint in the housing that have been provided to the lessee. If no records or reports are available, the lessor shall so indicate. A statement by the lessee affirming receipt of the information in b and c of this section, and the lead hazard pamphlet.