Course Summary — Lead Paint: Residential Sales and Rentals (RE20R20)
This Massachusetts real estate continuing education course provides essential guidance on lead paint laws, health risks, and compliance requirements affecting residential sales and rentals. Designed for real estate professionals, the class focuses on practical responsibilities, required disclosures, and risk management when working with properties built before 1978.
Why it matters:
Lead paint remains a significant health and legal issue in Massachusetts. Sellers, landlords, and real estate licensees have specific obligations under state and federal law. This course helps agents protect clients, reduce liability, and confidently manage transactions involving older housing stock.
Key topics include:
- Health risks associated with lead paint exposure, particularly for children
- Massachusetts and federal lead paint laws and disclosure requirements
- Seller and landlord responsibilities in sales and rental transactions
- Required forms, timelines, and tenant or buyer rights
- Common compliance pitfalls and best practices for real estate professionals
Who should attend:
Real estate agents and brokers, property managers, and anyone involved in residential sales or rentals where lead paint may be present.
What you’ll gain:
Clear understanding of lead paint regulations, improved client counseling, and practical tools to ensure transactions meet legal requirements while protecting public health.
Earn Massachusetts continuing education credit while strengthening your knowledge of a critical regulatory topic in residential real estate.