Nevada Lead Paint Disclosure Requirements for Renters

Before renting a home in Nevada, it's important to know your rights regarding lead paint and other potential hazards. Federal and state laws ensure that tenants receive key information about environmental risks in their rental unit, particularly for buildings constructed before 1978. This guide explains what Nevada renters need to know about lead paint disclosures and other hazard notifications to help you move in with confidence.

Understanding Lead Paint Disclosure Laws in Nevada

Lead-based paint, used in many homes built before 1978, can pose serious health risks, especially to children and pregnant individuals. Both federal and Nevada law require landlords to provide lead paint disclosures so that renters are aware of any potential hazards.

What Your Landlord Must Disclose

• Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: If your rental unit was built before 1978, your landlord must give you specific information about the possible presence of lead-based paint.
• Official EPA Pamphlet: You must receive the Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home pamphlet from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Lead Disclosure Form: The landlord (and leasing agent, if any) must complete and provide you with the Lead Paint Disclosure Form.

Required Forms for Nevada Rentals

• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (EPA Form 16-5242): This federally mandated form must be completed for most leases involving homes built before 1978. The landlord answers questions about any known lead-based paint or related hazards and provides all available records.
  Example: If you're moving into a Las Vegas apartment built in 1965, your landlord should have you sign this form before you sign your lease.
  Download the official Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (PDF)

What to Do if You Don’t Receive the Required Disclosure

If your landlord fails to provide the necessary lead paint disclosure or EPA pamphlet, you have rights under both federal and state law. You may:

• Request in writing that your landlord provide the disclosures.
• File a complaint with Nevada’s Office of the Ombudsman for Owners in Common-Interest Communities and Condominiums, or with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Consult Nevada's tenant laws for additional remedies.

The Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) handles many landlord-tenant concerns, including compliance with disclosure requirements.

Relevant Nevada Tenancy Legislation

Your rights regarding disclosures are governed by federal law as well as the Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 118A – Landlord and Tenant: Dwellings. Section 118A.200 covers landlord duties regarding health and safety, including hazard disclosures.^[1]

Summary of Key Duties

• Landlords must inform tenants of any known lead hazards or other environmental risks before you move in.
• Disclosure obligations apply to most homes or apartments built before 1978.
• Renters who do not receive required disclosures may have legal claims for damages or lease cancellation.

Being aware of these disclosure requirements helps ensure a safer living environment for you and your household.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What if my Nevada landlord doesn’t provide a lead paint disclosure?
   If you are renting a unit built before 1978 and did not receive a lead-based paint disclosure, you can request it in writing, file a complaint with Nevada’s Residential Ombudsman, or report the issue to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
2. Does the lead paint disclosure law apply to every rental property?
   No, the law mainly applies to homes and apartments built before 1978. Newly built rentals are generally exempt unless they use materials containing lead paint.
3. What official forms should I receive before signing my Nevada lease?
   You should receive the EPA pamphlet on lead safety and the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (EPA Form 16-5242) if your home was built before 1978.
4. Who oversees tenant-landlord issues regarding disclosures in Nevada?
   The Nevada Real Estate Division, Office of the Ombudsman is the main resource for renters with landlord-tenant questions and concerns in Nevada.
5. Can I break my lease if I find out my landlord withheld lead hazard information?
   In some cases, if a landlord knowingly fails to disclose lead-based paint hazards, you may have legal grounds to terminate your lease or seek damages. Always consult with the Nevada Real Estate Division or an attorney for guidance.

Conclusion: Essential Points for Nevada Renters

• Landlords must disclose known lead paint hazards and provide specific forms for rentals built before 1978.
• If you do not receive the required disclosures, you have the right to request them and may be eligible for legal remedies.
• Review Nevada’s rental laws and contact the official ombudsman if you need help enforcing your rights.

Understanding these rules helps Nevada renters make safer, more informed decisions before moving into a new home.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Nevada Real Estate Division – Tenant Rights Page: Official information on tenant rights and disclosure requirements.
• Office of the Ombudsman, Nevada Real Estate Division: File complaints or learn about your rights as a renter (covers lead paint and hazard disclosures).
• EPA Lead Paint Disclosure Resources: Find forms and safety information directly from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• HUD Nevada Renter Resources: Find help for housing questions, complaints, or fair housing issues in Nevada.

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1. Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 118A – Landlord and Tenant: Dwellings
2. U.S. EPA – About the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule
3. Nevada Real Estate Division, Office of the Ombudsman

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