Lead Paint
From the early 1600s to 1978, lead was used in the manufacture of most exterior and interior paints, as well as some clear varnishes and stains. In 1971, Massachusetts passed its first law governing the use of lead. Lead paint use became illegal in 1978. Today, national and state lead paint laws and regulations are extremely complex. As a result of these laws, real estate professionals have affirmative obligations which they must perform in order to comply with these laws. Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have their own lead paint requirements, Massachusetts property owners are able to meet new federal lead disclosure and notification regulations simply by using the Massachusetts notification materials.
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