The Massachusetts Lead Law

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This page, The Massachusetts Lead Law, is offered by
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Environmental Epidemiology Program
Bureau of Environmental Health
Department of Public Health

Homes built before 1978 may contain lead. The Lead Law protects a child's right to a lead-safe home. It requires the removal or control of lead paint in houses with children under 6. If houses built before 1978 are being sold or rented, sellers, real estate agents, and owners who rent their homes are required to notify their buyers and tenants of lead risks.

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