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What type of housing is not affected by the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule?

Answer: Housing that is not affected by the EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule includes:

0-bedroom dwellings, such as lofts, efficiencies, and studios;
Leases of dwelling units of 100 days or fewer, such as vacation homes or short-term rentals;
Designated housing for the elderly and the handicapped unless children reside or are expected to reside there; and
Rental housing that has been inspected by a certified inspector and is found to be free of lead-based paint.

Question Number: 23002-33208

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