Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Sales or Rentals) Template

Federally required lead disclosure for homes built before 1978, for a sale or a lease.

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Full: detailed and comprehensive, with optional clauses you can switch on.

This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state. Its elements follow the federal lead disclosure rule; EPA and HUD publish free sample forms you may use instead.
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1. Parties2. Details

Parties

Signing order: Seller / Landlord → Buyer / Tenant → Agent (if any). Each signer is invited after the previous one signs.

1. Seller / LandlordFull name *Email (to send the signing link)

2. Buyer / TenantFull name *Email (to send the signing link)

3. Agent (if any)Full name *Email (to send the signing link)

Signature, date and name fields are added for every signer automatically.

Details

Effective date *Property addressSale or lease *Known lead-based paint or hazards (describe, or "none known")Records and reports provided (list, or "none")Buyer's 10-day inspection opportunity: received or waived (sales only) *

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Signature, initials (every page) and date fields are placed for each party. You can review and adjust them before sending.

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What the sections mean (plain English)

SELLER OR LANDLORD DISCLOSURE: Information the law may require one side to give the other; your state may require specific forms.
INSPECTION OPPORTUNITY: The buyer's right to have the property checked and back out if problems are found.
AGENT: What the person acting for someone else is allowed to do.

How to use this Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Sales or Rentals) template

Answer the guided questions. Your name and company fill in automatically from your profile.
Pick the governing state and complete the [STATE-SPECIFIC] blanks. Switch optional clauses on or off.
Check the live preview, then create the document. Signature, initial and date fields are placed for each party.
Review the fields and send. Each party signs in order, and everyone gets the signed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Lead-Based Paint Disclosure template free?

Yes. You can fill it in, download it and send it for electronic signature with a free E-Sign Auto account.

Is an electronically signed Lead-Based Paint Disclosure legally binding?

In the U.S., the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws generally give e-signatures the same effect as handwritten ones. Check your state's rules.

Does this template work in my state?

It is a generic, state-neutral starting point. Pick your governing state and complete every blank marked [STATE-SPECIFIC]. This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Who signs, and in what order?

Seller / Landlord, then Buyer / Tenant, then Agent (if any). Each signer gets a secure link in that order, with signature, initial and date fields already placed.