Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA’s rules and regulations impact the real estate industry in several ways. The most direct impact is its enforcement of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 as well as required disclosure of lead-based paint in sales and lease transactions involving pre-1978 residential properties. Other EPA issues that may impact REALTORS® and the real estate industry include wetlands, air quality, brownfields development, and general land use concerns