Question 60

A property manager must provide a lead-based paint disclosure to the tenant before renting an apartment that was built in 1968.

Apartments built before 1978 are subject to federal regulations requiring landlords to disclose the presence of lead-based paint. Since the apartment in question was built in 1968, it falls within this requirement.

A) Provide a lead-based paint disclosure to the tenant

This option is correct because federal law mandates that landlords must inform tenants about the potential risks of lead-based paint in properties constructed before 1978. Therefore, for an apartment built in 1968, providing this disclosure is a legal obligation.

B) Make sure all elevators are in working order

While ensuring that elevators are operational is important for tenant safety and compliance with building codes, it is not a specific legal requirement related to the age of the property concerning lead-based paint disclosures. Thus, this option does not address the question directly.

C) Provide a copy of the most recent building inspection report

Although providing a building inspection report may be beneficial for tenants, it is not a mandated action for properties built before 1978 concerning lead-based paint. This option does not fulfill the specific requirement outlined in the question.

D) Collect a security deposit

Collecting a security deposit is a common practice in property management but is not a specific requirement related to the age of the building or lead-based paint disclosures. Therefore, this option is irrelevant in the context of the question.

Conclusion

Providing a lead-based paint disclosure is a legal requirement for properties built before 1978, including those built in 1968. Other options, while important for various reasons, do not satisfy the specific requirement for lead-based paint disclosures, making option A the only correct choice in this context.