Lead Paint Disclosure: El Cerrito vs Walnut Creek
How do lead paint disclosure rules compare between El Cerrito, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Walnut Creek has fewer restrictions than El Cerrito.
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 →Walnut Creek, CA
Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek follows the federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X, 42 U.S.C. §4851) requiring landlords of pre-1978 rental housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" before lease signing.
View full Walnut Creek rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | El Cerrito | Walnut Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Pre-1978 construction | - |
| Required form | EPA disclosure + pamphlet | - |
| Timing | Before lease signing | - |
| Federal penalty | Up to $10,000/unit | - |
| Enforcement | CC Health Services | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Walnut Creek FAQ
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