Lead Paint Precautions when buying property

[Wayne LeClair]

Here in New England there are many older homes (pre-1968) that may test positive for lead paint even though they have been painted over many times in last 150 years. What is best way to protect owner from tenant liability risk even though the apartment has fresh paint and is very clean. By law landlord has to inform tenant that lead paint was found. Do people even test for it upon purchase inspection or do most not uncover a potential issue? Suggestions.....