Which of the following is not a requirement for properties under the Lead Based Paint Disclosure law?

The correct answer highlights the fact that properties subject to the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure law do not require the disclosure form to be signed by the seller for leases. Instead, the law mandates that landlords provide tenants with the necessary information about lead-based paint hazards, but it does not stipulate that a signature is required on this disclosure form.

The law primarily focuses on ensuring that tenants are informed about potential lead-based paint hazards in residential properties built before 1978, rather than formalizing an acknowledgment through a signature. This distinction is important as it emphasizes the intent of the law: to raise awareness of lead hazards rather than to create a binding agreement through signatures.

It’s also useful to clarify that properties built after 1978 are exempt from the disclosure requirements, the disclosure must accompany lease agreements, and only residential properties are affected by the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure law. Each of these points reinforces the purpose of the law, which is to protect residents—particularly young children—from lead exposure while keeping regulatory obligations clear for property managers and landlords.