When is a lead-based paint disclosure required in Colorado?

• A. Only for rental properties built before 1960.
• B. For all properties regardless of age.
• C. Only when a purchaser requests it.
• D. For properties built before 1978, a lead-based paint disclosure is required, with receipt acknowledged by the parties.

Answer: (D)

Lead-based paint disclosures follow a simple rule: homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint hazards, and sellers must disclose what is known and provide the EPA pamphlet. In Colorado, this disclosure must be given to the buyer, with both parties' signatures acknowledging receipt, and the buyer typically has an opportunity to assess hazards. The year 1978 is the cutoff, so disclosures aren’t required for homes built in or after 1978, nor are they limited to rentals or to buyer requests. This makes the requirement for properties built before 1978, with signed receipt, the correct answer.