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Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Transaction - Rhode Island

Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Transaction - Rhode Island 2025

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The document is a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form for rental properties built before 1978, highlighting the health risks associated with lead exposure, particularly for young children and pregnant women. It requires lessors to disclose any known lead-based paint hazards and provide lessees with an EPA-approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. The form includes sections for the lessor's disclosure, lessee's acknowledgment, agent's acknowledgment, and certification of accuracy.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the property details, including the street address, city, state (Rhode Island), and zip code in the designated fields.
In the Lessor's Disclosure section, indicate whether known lead-based paint and/or hazards are present by checking either option (i) or (ii) and provide any necessary explanations.
Next, check if you have provided all available records and reports related to lead-based paint. If so, list those documents; otherwise, check option (ii).
Ensure that the Lessee acknowledges receipt of all information by having them initial the appropriate sections.
Complete the Agent's Acknowledgment section if applicable, confirming compliance with federal obligations.
Finally, all parties involved should review and sign the certification of accuracy at the bottom of the form.

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What is the lead law in Rhode Island?

Property owners and landlords have a responsibility and legal obligation to protect tenants from lead exposure. The Lead Hazard Mitigation Law requires owners of all* rental properties built before 1978 that are not exempt to get a Certificate of Lead Conformance (CLC).

Does lead paint have to be disclosed?

Sellers must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Renovators disturbing paint surfaces have to give out the EPAs Renovate Right pamphlet.

Does lead paint need to be disclosed?

Before a contract for housing sale or lease is signed, federal law requires sellers, landlords, real estate agents, and managers of rental properties to disclose any known information concerning the presence of lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards.

Who is required to comply with lead disclosure laws in Rhode Island?

If you own rental units built before 1978, you are likely required to follow Rhode Islands Lead Hazard Mitigation Regulations unless your property qualifies for an exemption.

How to get a lead certificate in RI?

If so, the property receives a lead safe certificate, something most homes in Rhode Island are required to have by law. APPLICATION. Submit an application. Both tenants and property owner must submit applications. INSPECTION. A certified lead inspector inspects the property for lead hazards.

Is lead testing mandatory in RI?

In Rhode Island, healthcare providers are required by law to conduct at least two blood lead screening tests on all children by three years of age. Results must be reported to the Rhode Island Department of Health within 10 days of the screening.

When did Rhode Island ban lead paint?

If your home or building was built before 1978, its assumed to have lead paint. Any work that disturbs painted surfaces in these buildings is regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Health to keep residents, workers, and neighbors safe.

Which R.I. state agency is responsible for lead disclosure regulations?

Department of Health and Lead Hazard Mitigation Standards requires the Seller of any interest in residential property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 to disclose to the Buyer any known information on lead-based paint or lead-based hazards in paint, interior dust, soil, or water, or potential

Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Transaction - Rhode Island 2025

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