What type of property is affected by the lead hazard disclosure requirements?

Lead hazard disclosure requirements are primarily focused on properties where lead-based paint may be present. The intention behind these requirements is to inform potential buyers or renters about the risks associated with lead, especially in homes that were built before 1978 when such paints were commonly used.

Multi-family housing units fit within the scope of properties likely to contain lead-based paint if they were constructed before this cutoff date. As such, landlords and sellers of multi-family properties must adhere to specific regulations, including providing disclosures about lead hazards and offering tenants the opportunity to have the lead hazards assessed before leasing.

In contrast, undeveloped land would not have issues related to lead-based paint, as the concern is specifically about existing structures. Newly built condominiums are also not affected since they would not have lead paint as they would have been constructed after the regulations began, generally around 1978. Additionally, single-family homes built after 1980 are likewise not subject to these disclosure requirements as they wouldn't have lead-based paint.