Chapter 1
Virginia Real Estate Law & Agency
Course: Virginia Real Estate Exam Prep
Subject: Virginia State Salesperson Exam Prep
Chapter: Environmental Issues Amp Risk
Lead-Based Paint (Federal Disclosure): For homes built before 1978, sellers and landlords must:
Provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home."
Disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards in the dwelling.
Provide any available records or reports.
Include a Lead Warning Statement in the contract/lease.
Give buyers a 10-day period (or other negotiated time) to conduct a lead-based paint inspection or risk assessment at their own expense.
Agent's Duty: Ensure compliance. You cannot advise a seller to "not test" to avoid a problem. The disclosure is mandatory whether the seller has tested or not.
Radon in Virginia: Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Virginia's geology places many areas in Zone 1 (High Potential), including much of the Piedmont and Valley regions.