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Disclosure

Information a landlord is legally required to give a tenant, such as a lead paint notice, the owner's contact, or known hazards. Required disclosures vary widely by state and city.

At a round table, a renter reads a disclosure in a folder while the landlord points out a worn window sill, an envelope on the table
  1. Share known problems in writing
  2. Point out the issue
  3. Keep a signed copy

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This page is general education. The current law, program rules, and specific housing records determine how a rental home is treated. Rentari provides software and written guides, not legal advice or licensed property management.

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