looking to buy a condo in a complex that was converted after the lead laws.
Asked a lead inspector about it and he said:
"The lead laws apply when the building was built, so even if it was
converted after 1978, if it was built before 1978, it must be
inspected.
It is most likely that there is little to no lead paint there since it
was converted in the 80’s. It would have to be inspected if you wanted
to get a certificate. An inspection would include the interior of the
unit, all common areas that apply to that unit (common halls, stairs,
etc), and the exterior. An inspection would be $275."
The property is not included in a state database for lead safety. Should we definitely get an inspection to be certified lead free? Asking several people, including the inspector, it sounds like the place most likely does not have lead paint - but we can't be sure...advice?