Selling a House With Lead Paint in Connecticut
Most Connecticut houses built before 1978 have some lead paint. Here is what federal disclosure requires, why it worries buyers and landlords, and how CT MAX buys these houses.
See Your MAX Offer
Start with the address. A CT MAX buyer calls you back, and your written number follows the walk-through.
What the law requires
For houses built before 1978, federal law requires sellers to disclose known lead-based paint and hazards, hand over any reports they have, give buyers the EPA pamphlet on lead, and usually offer a 10-day window for a lead inspection. Rental properties with young children can face separate Connecticut abatement orders.
Why it complicates a sale
- Peeling paint can trigger FHA and VA repair requirements.
- Families with young children may walk away.
- Landlords worry about abatement orders.
How CT MAX handles it
We buy pre-1978 houses with lead paint, including rentals under orders. The work is priced into your MAX Offer, and your closing attorney handles the required lead disclosure form.
Common questions
Do I need a lead test before selling?
No, but you must disclose what you already know.
Can you buy a rental with an abatement order?
Yes. Tell us about the order up front.
Does lead paint mean the house is worthless?
No. It is a cost to fix, and it is priced like any other repair.
General information only. Rules and costs vary by house and town. Talk with a licensed Connecticut professional about your specific situation.
From first call to cash in hand
- Day 1
Share the address
Call, text or use the form. We ask a few questions about the house and your deadline.
- Day 2–3
One walk-through
A CT MAX buyer sees the house once. No cleaning, no repairs, no open houses.
- Within 24 hrs of the visit
Your MAX Offer in writing
A firm cash number with no commission taken out. Take it, counter it or walk away.
- The date you pick
Attorney closing
A Connecticut closing attorney pays off the liens and hands you the balance.
Problem house? Get a number anyway.
Get a written MAX Offer for the house as it stands. Saying no costs nothing.