To which properties does the lead-based paint disclosure rule not apply?

The lead-based paint disclosure rule does not apply to housing for the elderly or disabled where no children under 6 are expected to live. The purpose of the rule is to protect young children who are most at risk for lead poisoning due to exposure from lead-based paints, which were commonly used in homes built before 1978. Therefore, if a property is designated for elderly or disabled individuals and there are no children under the age of 6 residing there or expected to reside there, the risks associated with lead-based paint are significantly reduced, allowing it to be exempt from the disclosure requirement.

Properties built after 1978 are not subject to the lead-based paint disclosure rule because federal law prohibits the use of lead-based paint in residential properties constructed after this date, thus inherently eliminating the risk associated with such properties. Similarly, while all single-family homes and rental properties are typically covered by this rule if built prior to 1978, there are specific exceptions based on occupancy types and purposes, which is why elderly housing without young children falls into that category as well.