81. Title X requires that sellers of properties built prior to:
Answer: D
Sellers of properties built prior to 1978 must make a disclosure of hazards related to lead-based paint.
Properties constructed before 1978 are subject to specific regulations that require sellers to inform potential buyers about the risks associated with lead-based paint, which was commonly used in residential properties until its ban.
A) 1974 must make a disclosure of hazards related to lead-based paint
This option is incorrect as the cutoff year for the requirement is 1978, not 1974. Although properties built prior to 1974 may still have lead-based paint, the legal obligation to disclose pertains specifically to properties built before 1978.
B) 1978 must make a disclosure of hazards related to underground storage tanks
This option is also incorrect. While underground storage tanks may have their own regulations, Title X specifically addresses lead-based paint disclosures, not underground storage tanks, making this choice irrelevant to the question.
C) 1978 must make a disclosure of asbestos
This choice is incorrect because the requirement under Title X focuses on lead-based paint, not asbestos. Although asbestos pose health risks and may require disclosures under other regulations, it is not the subject of Title X.
D) 1978 must make a disclosure of hazards related to lead-based paint
This is the correct answer. Title X mandates that sellers disclose the presence of lead-based paint in properties built before 1978, ensuring that buyers are aware of potential health risks associated with lead exposure.
Conclusion
The correct answer, D, accurately reflects the legal requirements established by Title X regarding lead-based paint disclosures for properties built prior to 1978. Options A, B, and C fail to meet the criteria set by the legislation, either by referencing incorrect dates or unrelated hazards, thus reinforcing D as the definitive correct choice.