Apparent Defects

Material defects that are defects, including property damage, malfunctions of major systems and environmental hazards affecting the condition of a home, not readily visible to the buyer

To protect families from exposure to lead from paint, dust, and soil, Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. Under this law, anyone selling a house that was built before 1978 must notify potential buyers of a possible lead problem.