were non-compliant of the Act could receive harsh civil and criminal penalties. Avoidance of these penalties provided incentive for home sellers to follow disclosure regulations. Overall Title X did have an impact on its intended goal of lead exposure prevention as well as being a good foundation for state legislations to act upon. Limitations included failure of states to implement their own policies.
were non-compliant of the Act could receive harsh civil and criminal penalties. Avoidance of these penalties provided incentive for home sellers to follow disclosure regulations. Overall Title X did have an impact on its intended goal of lead exposure prevention as well as being a good foundation for state legislations to act upon. Limitations included failure of states to implement their own policies.