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> Most importantly, we want Freddie Mac to start regularly testing the homes it sells for meth contamination, just like it would for lead paint. I seriously do
by ef4 14y ago
> Most importantly, we want Freddie Mac to start regularly testing the homes it sells for meth contamination, just like it would for lead paint.
I seriously doubt they test for lead paint.
While the laws vary by state, I know that landlords and owners around here have every incentive not to test, because if they test and find lead they have expensive obligations (made more expensive by a cumbersome lead-abatement licensing system).
Whereas if they just include a letter saying "we don't know the lead status", they're legally in the clear.
- cube13 14y agoLead paint is pretty easy to figure out, though. Lead paint was banned in the US in 1978. If the house was built before or around that time(say, up until 1980), it's a good idea to test before purchasing. However, if it was built in the late 80's or 90's, there's practically no chance of lead paint in the house.