Federal law requires sellers of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards, and many Baltimore buyers request an independent lead inspection during their due-diligence window given the age of the city's housing stock. Testing before closing can surface issues early enough to negotiate remediation or pricing, rather than discovering them after move-in.

  • Independent testing during a home purchase due-diligence period
  • Documentation for real estate disclosure requirements
  • Common on Baltimore's older rowhouse and pre-war housing stock

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