Many houses built before 1978 have paint that contains lead. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly according to the U.S. EPA. Federal law requires that individuals receive information regarding buying, leasing or renovating pre-1978 housing.

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HUD Consumer Information

Radon has been proven to be a human lung carcinogin. Prolonged exposure can cause lung cancer. Many homes in Colorado contain some level Radon gas. All homes below the level of a third story should be tested for Radon according to the U. S. Surgeon General and the EPA.

Most homes don’t have a Radon problem and testing for radon is easy to do. If levels of Radon above the established thresholds are found, mitigation techniques are readily available.