What disclosures are required for residential property built before 1978 in Florida?

• A. A radon disclosure and mold disclosure must be provided.
• B. An asbestos disclosure and lead-based paint hazard must be disclosed.
• C. A termite treatment disclosure and pesticide usage disclosure.
• D. A lead-based paint disclosure must be provided, and known lead-based paint hazards must be disclosed.

Answer: (D)

Lead-based paint disclosures are required for residential properties built before 1978. Federal rules mandate that the seller disclose any known lead-based paint hazards and provide the buyer with the EPA’s lead hazard information pamphlet. If the buyer wishes, there is typically a 10-day period to conduct a lead-based paint risk assessment or inspection. In Florida, this federal requirement applies to pre-1978 homes, so the correct choice is that a lead-based paint disclosure must be provided, and known lead-based paint hazards must be disclosed. The other disclosures mentioned (radon, mold, asbestos, termite treatments, pesticide usage) are not the specific lead paint disclosure requirement for homes built before 1978.