anyone with older homes have any problems with this? did you/will you test for it at some point if not prior to purchase?
Sweetie2004
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Did you close yet? At the closing we had to sign a paper acknowleding that there could be lead based paint in the house. I haven't thought about it too much, but we'll probably test before we have kids.
september2004
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the sellers disclosure stated they 'have no knowledge' of lead-based paint, the house was offered to another bidder however there is rumor they may be backing out (have no clue why)...
i'm curious as to what other people think/have done when they come across this situation.
Kathy116
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Oh yes! Our home was built in 1931...we had everything...lead paint everywhere, abestos in the basement, homosote for walls.
We knew all this from the realtor, and our engineer before purchasing the house.
After purchase, we had the abestos(sp?) removed, and gutted the house, so no more lead paint and homosote (sp?).
My DH and I didn't care about the lead paint, or any of the other things...the house was the right price, in the location of our dreams.
TwoBugs
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If you test for lead paint and find it, you will have to disclose it upon selling your home. That's why many homeowners don't bother to test, and just say they 'have no knowledge' whether the paint is lead-based.
We have a very old home and assume the paint is lead-based. As long as it is in good shape (not flaking) any exposure to lead is negligible.
Of course, if we were actually thinking of raising kids in this house, we might think seriously of removing all the old paint. But for now it's fine.
september2004
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Posted by TwoBugs
If you test for lead paint and find it, you will have to disclose it upon selling your home. That's why many homeowners don't bother to test, and just say they 'have no knowledge' whether the paint is lead-based.
We have a very old home and assume the paint is lead-based. As long as it is in good shape (not flaking) any exposure to lead is negligible.
Of course, if we were actually thinking of raising kids in this house, we might think seriously of removing all the old paint. But for now it's fine.
my thoughts exactly...
the kids and pregnancy would be my concern but i don't know if it should be a big one...
september2004
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Posted by Kathy116
Oh yes! Our home was built in 1931...we had everything...lead paint everywhere, abestos in the basement, homosote for walls.
We knew all this from the realtor, and our engineer before purchasing the house.
After purchase, we had the abestos(sp?) removed, and gutted the house, so no more lead paint and homosote (sp?).
My DH and I didn't care about the lead paint, or any of the other things...the house was the right price, in the location of our dreams.
what was involved to get everything removed? how much $$$$? i don't believe by law the seller is obligated to remove, but was it given that the sale price for these items was part of the negotiation?
i am trying to figure out if it's worth it to test and then negotiate the price, or if the price already takes into consideration the possibility...
Kathy116
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There was no negotiation with our seller...we offered asking price and someone actually outbid us by $20,000! THe sellers went with us because the ones who outbid us actually first made a really really low offer, I guess they insulted the sellers, at least that's what the sellers told us.
I don't know how much everything cost, I'll have to ask my DH.
The price was so low for our house that we didn't care if we had to knock the whole thing down and start from scratch.
reg426
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Usually sellers sign the 'no knowledge' form which is required by federal law. You could always do the inspection and use it as a negotiation tactic if you find it. It also puts the sllers on notice should they not sell to you.
If you're buying on Long Island it's probably not as prevalent, but if you buy in the 5 boroughs and have even remote thoughts about a family, you should get the place abated before becoming pregnant.
september2004
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Posted by reg426
Usually sellers sign the 'no knowledge' form which is required by federal law. You could always do the inspection and use it as a negotiation tactic if you find it. It also puts the sllers on notice should they not sell to you.
i guess the sellers would then be forced to disclose to other potential buyers as well?
If you're buying on Long Island it's probably not as prevalent, but if you buy in the 5 boroughs and have even remote thoughts about a family, you should get the place abated before becoming pregnant.
we are looking in jersey and assume there is some in the 1936 house...we would like to start the family soon after we move in so it's a concern, and based on feedback i have gotten so far people have differing opinions on 'how bad' it actually is...
