Fill out EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Lessor) online
The EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form for lessors (landlords) is a federally required document for renting residential properties built before 1978. Landlords must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards, provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home," and give tenants 10 days to conduct a lead inspection before signing the lease.
How to fill out EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Lessor)
Disclose known lead-based paint
Check the appropriate box indicating whether you have knowledge of lead-based paint in the property. If known hazards exist, describe them including location and condition.
Provide available records
List any available records or reports pertaining to lead-based paint in the property. If no records exist, check the appropriate box.
Confirm tenant acknowledgment
Have the tenant initial that they received the disclosure, the EPA pamphlet, and any available records. The tenant should also confirm receipt of a 10-day opportunity to conduct an inspection (or waiver of that right).
Sign and date
Both the landlord (or agent) and the tenant must sign and date the form. Keep signed copies for at least 3 years.
About EPA Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Lessor)
Who needs this form
Every landlord or property manager renting a residential dwelling built before 1978. This is a federal requirement under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X). Exemptions include housing for the elderly (unless children reside there), studios, and short-term vacation rentals.
Where to submit
Retained by both the landlord and tenant as part of the lease agreement. The form is not filed with any government agency, but landlords must keep signed copies for at least 3 years. Failure to disclose carries penalties of up to $19,507 per violation.
Source and content freshness
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not providing the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" along with the disclosure
- Failing to disclose known lead-based paint or hazards in the property
- Not giving the tenant a 10-day period to conduct a lead inspection before signing
- Forgetting to have both landlord and tenant sign and date the form
- Not retaining signed copies for the required 3-year period
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What happens if I do not provide this disclosure?
Failing to provide the lead-based paint disclosure is a violation of federal law. Penalties include fines of up to $19,507 per violation (adjusted for inflation) and potential liability for triple damages in private lawsuits if a tenant or their children are harmed by lead exposure. HUD and the EPA actively enforce this requirement. If you are selling (not renting) a pre-1978 property, use the seller version of this disclosure instead.
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