Potential home buyers need to beware of some of the simple pitfalls of buying a house. Here's a tip for you.

If you are about to buy a house built before 1978 the seller is required by law to disclose certain information about lead based paints once commonly used. The seller must provide you the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" or other EPA approved lead hazard data. The seller must advise you what the seller actually knows about the home's lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards and give you relevant records or reports.

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