Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements (PA)
When landlords and sellers must disclose lead paint — and Philadelphia's added rules.
When is lead-based paint disclosure required?
Under federal law, sellers and landlords of most housing built before 1978 must disclose known lead-based paint and hazards, give buyers or tenants an EPA lead pamphlet, and — for sales — allow an inspection period. The rule is about disclosure of what is known, plus the required warnings.
Philadelphia's additional rental rules
Philadelphia layers stricter requirements on residential landlords, including lead-safe or lead-free certification obligations for many rentals. These city rules have expanded over time, so a landlord operating older housing needs to confirm the current certification requirements — not just the federal disclosure.
Why compliance matters
Getting lead requirements wrong can expose an owner to penalties and liability, and for landlords it can affect the ability to enforce a lease, much like other rental-compliance rules. It is a compliance item worth handling correctly at the start of every tenancy or sale.
How Nochumson P.C. helps
Nochumson P.C. advises landlords, sellers, and developers on lead and other property-compliance obligations. Contact us with a lead-paint question.
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