Lead Paint Disclosure: Concord vs El Cerrito
How do lead paint disclosure rules compare between Concord, CA and El Cerrito, CA?
Concord has fewer restrictions than El Cerrito.
Concord, CA
Contra Costa County
Concord follows federal Title X and California Health & Safety Code requirements for lead-based paint disclosure in pre-1978 rental units. Landlords must provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home," disclose known lead hazards, and include the Lead Warning Statement in leases. Concord does not impose additional local disclosure requirements beyond state and federal law.
View full Concord rules →El Cerrito, CA
Contra Costa County
Federal Title X and California Health & Safety Code require lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 rental units in unincorporated Contra Costa County. Landlords must provide EPA pamphlet and disclosure form before lease signing.
View full El Cerrito rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Concord | El Cerrito |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Trigger | - | Pre-1978 construction |
| Required form | - | EPA disclosure + pamphlet |
| Timing | - | Before lease signing |
| Federal penalty | - | Up to $10,000/unit |
| Enforcement | - | CC Health Services |
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Concord FAQ
El Cerrito FAQ
Does this apply to post-1978 homes?
No. Federal disclosure only applies to residential rentals built before 1978, when lead-based paint was banned for residential use.
What if I don't know whether lead paint exists?
You must still disclose that you have no knowledge of lead hazards. Failure to disclose is itself a violation even absent known hazards.
Who investigates suspected lead hazards?
Contra Costa Health Services' Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program investigates elevated blood-lead cases and can issue abatement orders.
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