Lead paint can be found in almost 75% of all housing built before 1978 and a dangerous mold infestation could exist in any home no matter how old the home is. A professional inspection from ASAP Environmental is the best way to protect yourself before you buy.

Know the law

The Massachusetts Lead Law says you must remove a lead hazard if a child under the age of six is living in your home. The law applies to all properties built before 1978 where a child is present, including single-family homes. If a child under the age of six lives in your home or in property you lease, you must comply with the law by removing a lead hazard within 30 to 90 days.

Owners of properties built before 1978 who are receiving certain types of federal assistance now face tougher federal health regulations designed to protect occupants from lead contamination. Even if a child under the age of six is not living in the building, these owners must have a lead risk assessment performed on the property to detect whether a hazard exists. ASAP Environmental is state certified to perform risk assessment to determine the scope of a lead hazard.

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