我困惑. There are two different lead-based-paint forms available to 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人®. Which form is the appropriate form to use?

It depends on whether you have a sales transaction or a lease transaction.

表单的标题是 Addendum for Seller's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards (TAR 1906, TREC OP-L) is a TREC form that complies with federal law. Use this form any time a TREC or TAR contract form is used in the sale of a property with a dwelling built before 1978.

表单的标题是 Addendum Regarding Lead-Based Paint (TAR 2008) is a TAR form that complies with federal law. 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® should use this form when the TAR 住宅租赁 form is used for residential property built before 1978. This form is for lease transactions only.

When is a seller not required to provide the Addendum for Seller’s Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards as Required by Federal Law to a buyer?

一个卖家 does not have to provide the addendum in the following situations:

1. Property constructed after January 1, 1978
2. 止赎房屋出售
3. A dwelling where the living area is not separated from the sleeping area (such as efficiency apartments, 宿舍住房, 或单间) 
4. Housing for elderly or disabled residents where no child under six years old is expected to reside.

There are also exceptions for rental properties, which you can read about in the legal 常见问题解答s on ospifse.net.

What are the consequences if a seller, 房东, or agent fails to comply with lead-based paint disclosure requirements?

一个卖家, 房东, or agent who fails to satisfy lead-based paint disclosure requirements can be sued for triple the amount of damages and may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

Any broker or sales agent receiving compensation from the seller or 房东—either directly or through the listing broker—is considered an agent for purposes of lead-based paint disclosure requirements.