If I’m buying or renting a home built before 1978, should I ask whether lead testing has been done on the house?

Sellers and landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the home. To learn more, visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “The Lead Disclosure” page.

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1. Is lead really still a problem?
2. If I’m buying or renting a home built before 1978, should I ask whether lead testing has been done on the house?
3. What should I do if I find out my home has lead-based paint?
4. What can I do to protect my child from lead?
5. Are there foods that can help reduce my child’s lead level?
6. What are common sources of lead?