Lead Paint Contract Documents
NAHB's legal department has written template language for remodeling firms to use when working in homes affected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulation entitled "Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting." Target homes are defined as pre-1978 homes where renovation activities will disturb lead paint. Visit www.epa.gov/lead for more information about this rule, which goes into effect on April 22, 2010.
Please note that these sample documents, notices, and contract language have all been provided for information purposes only, and do not constitute a legal opinion. Care should be taken when drafting such provisions, and it is recommended that an experienced local attorney be consulted for that purpose.
If a remodeler expects that a job begun after April 22, 2010 will not be complete, it is recommended that the remodeler use contract language applying to the active regulation. In essence, contracts signed before April 22, should anticipate the lead rule going into effect. However, it is also recommended that a local attorney be consulted in these cases.
The following materials can be used as templates for remodeling contracts, but consulting with a local attorney is strongly recommended.
Pre-Renovation Notice for Owner Occupied Housing Constructed before 1978
Additional Firms and Renovators on site
Lead Renovation "Opt Out" Provision for Owner Occupied Dwelling
Pre-renovation notice for Tenant Occupied Housing Constructed before 1978
