Lead based paint possible. Covered by dropped ceiling.

[Michael Stockwell]

Thank you all for your help in advance and appreciate any advice you have.

Bought a property with an existing tenant. Seller disclosed no knowledge of lead based paint. Has drop ceiling installed. After looking above the ceiling in one of the rooms there is visible peeling paint. Property is 100 years old.

1. Is it worth testing to discover if the paint is in fact lead based beyond the assumption or will I become liable now with the knowledge of the lead paint present.

2. Is it possible to go after the seller if they clearly knew about the paint and attempted to hide it.

3. Is this an issue that needs to be addressed or is the drop ceiling enough to separate any potential issues.