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Lead paint in old house
I have been working on my house that I am living in with the goal of moving out and turning it into a rental property. I own the home outright from an inheritance. The house was built in 1968 I have recently done some painting in two bedrooms and the kitchen which involved sanding areas where paint was chipping. I'm now concerned that the walls probably had lead paint due to the age. I was ignorant of lead paint when I was doing the painting. I don't know what I should do going forward from here. Have the house tested, and then abated if the walls do contain lead paint? Ignore it and just move forward with other renovations? I'm nervous about potentially renting out a house that could be a health hazard for a family.