Denver, CO Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

Denver follows federal lead-based paint regulations and Colorado-specific disclosure requirements for all residential properties built before 1978. Under the federal Lead Disclosure Rule (24 CFR Part 35 and 40 CFR Part 745), landlords and sellers must disclose any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards. The Colorado Real Estate Commission provides specific disclosure forms: LP46 (Lead-Based Paint Disclosure for Rentals) and LP48 (Lead-Based Paint Obligations of the Landlord). Landlords must provide tenants with the EPA pamphlet 'Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home' and include a Lead Warning Statement in lease agreements. Signed disclosure forms must be maintained for at least 3 years after the lease begins. Under the EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, all renovation work that disturbs more than 6 square feet of lead-based paint in interior spaces or 20 square feet on exteriors in pre-1978 housing must be performed by EPA-certified lead-safe firms. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to $16,000 per violation and include potential liability for tenant health issues. Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) provides additional guidance on lead hazard identification and remediation.