Lead Awareness and Compliance
Lead hazards aren’t just a concern for homeowners—they’re also a big deal for real estate professionals. If you're listing a home built before 1978 or guiding buyers through disclosures, understanding the risks of lead exposure isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Federal laws require specific disclosures and safety measures and skipping them can lead to hefty fines and legal trouble.
This course helps you recognize where lead hazards lurk, stay on top of your legal responsibilities, and follow safe practices help protect you, your clients, and your transactions. But beyond compliance, having a strong grasp of lead safety makes you a trusted advisor. When clients see that you take their health and safety seriously, it strengthens your reputation and sets you apart as a knowledgeable, reliable real estate professional. Ultimately, keeping people safe, reducing risk, and staying compliant aren’t just obligations—they’re smart business moves supporting long-term success.
Course highlights include:
- Common sources of lead in residential properties
- Health risks of lead exposure
- Community-based approaches to lead hazard prevention
- Review of federal lead disclosure laws
- Compliance with lead disclosure laws
- Consequences of non-compliance with disclosure requirements
- Mitigating lead hazards
- Lead-safe work practices for renovations and repairs
- EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program
- Preventing lead hazards long-term
State Requirements For Connecticut
Connecticut State Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Continuing Education
Renewal Date:
Salesperson licenses expire on May 31st of even-numbered years. All CE hours must be completed between March 1st of an even-numbered year and February 28th of the even-numbered year two years later.
Broker licenses expire on November 30th of even-numbered years. All CE hours must be completed between April 1st of an even-numbered year and August 30th of the even-numbered year two years later.
The CE completion deadline is 3 months before the renewal deadline. Courses taken late may not be applied to the current cycle. No course may be counted more than once toward CE.
Salesperson and Broker Hours Required: 12 hours
- 3-hour mandatory course approved by the Commission concerning current real estate and fair housing legislation, licensing laws and regulations
- 9 hours of elective courses
Note: No Continuing Education is due at the end of the first CE cycle after being licensed for those taking a CT licensing exam; however, those receiving a reciprocal license must complete CE for the first CE cycle.
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, License Services Division
Street Address: 450 Columbus Ave, Suite 801, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
Mailing Address: 450 Columbus Ave, Suite 801, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
Telephone: (860) 713-6000
Email: dcp.licenseservices@ct.gov
Department of Consumer Protection
Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Renewal