Who must acknowledge receipt of the lead-based paint disclosure?

• A. The buyer and seller must both acknowledge receipt.
• B. Only the seller must acknowledge.
• C. The broker must acknowledge.
• D. No acknowledgment is required.

Answer: (A)

Lead-based paint disclosures are governed by federal law and require both parties to acknowledge that the information was received. The seller must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards, and the buyer must receive that disclosure and confirm receipt. The form used typically has an Acknowledgment of Receipt section that both the buyer and the seller sign, creating a record that notice was provided and received. This protects the buyer by ensuring they’re informed and confirms the seller’s compliance with the requirement. The broker’s role is to facilitate the disclosure, but the acknowledgment itself is tied to the buyer and the seller, not the broker.