·   Emergency renovations or repairs; minor repairs disturbing 2 sq. feet or less of paint per component

 

 

The general guidelines for compliance by landlords and property managers are :

·   Sellers and property owners must disclose known paint hazards and provide available reports to buyers and tenants. You do not have to supply a report if there is not an existing report.

 

·   Property managers and owners must give buyers and renters a federal pamphlet titled “ Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.”

 

·   Property managers and owners must include certain language in rental agreements to ensure that disclosure and notification actually take place.

 

·   For rental transactions, the property managers and owners must provide the information prior to accepting an application and complete the disclosure portions of the rental agreement and/or lease prior to renting.

 

·   Prior to any renovation or maintenance, landlords must take steps to notify tenants in writing 7 days in advance of the work to be completed and once again, provide the pamphlet previously referenced.

 

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“Outstanding Results”

·   Courts can fine Property owners up to $10,000 for civil and criminal fines for each violation. Additionally, owners can pay up to triple damages in a lead-based paint lawsuit if they knowingly violated the rules.

 

 

New Federal Requirements

The EPA has now issued new federal requirements for contractors who renovate or repair housing, child-care facilities, or schools built before 1978. The "Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program" rule will take effect in April 2010 and prohibits work practices creating lead hazards. Requirements under the rule include implementing lead-safe work practices and certification and training for paid contractors and maintenance professionals working

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