Chapter 6 - FORM 6B • LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE (SALES)

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

FORM 6B • LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE (SALES)

The printed portions of this form except differentiated additions, have been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. (LP45-9-12)

THIS FORM HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND THE PARTIES SHOULD CONSULT LEGAL AND TAX OR OTHER COUNSEL BEFORE SIGNING.

LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE (Sales)

Attachment to Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate for the Property known as:

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Street Address

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City

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State

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Zip

WARNING! LEAD FROM PAINT, DUST, AND SOIL CAN BE DANGEROUS IF NOT MANAGED PROPERLY Penalties for failure to comply with Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Laws include treble (3 times) damages, attorney fees, costs, and a base penalty up to $11,000 (plus adjustment for inflation). The current penalty is up to $16,000 for each violation.

Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards Lead Warning Statement

Every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that may place young children at risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead poisoning in young children may produce permanent neurological damage, including learning disabilities, reduced intelligence quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning also poses a particular risk to pregnant women. The Seller of any interest in residential real property is required to provide the buyer with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections in the Seller's possession and notify the buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended prior to purchase.

Seller's Disclosure to Buyer and Real Estate Licensee(s) and Acknowledgment

1. Seller acknowledges that Seller has been informed of Seller's obligations. Seller is aware that Seller must retain a copy of this disclosure for not less than three years from the completion date of the sale.

2. Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check one box below):

[ ] Seller has no knowledge of any lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards present in the housing.
[ ] Seller has knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards present in the housing (explain):

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3. Records and reports available to Seller (check one box below):

[ ] Seller has no

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