Owner Responsibilities: Lead-Based Paint

Q: Which units are affected by the new Lead Based Paint Requirements?
A: Units where children under age six live and were built before January 1, 1978.  Units exempted from the requirements are SRO's, 0-bedrooms, elderly/handicapped units where children are expected to live, and units certified to be lead free.

Q: What areas of the unit will be affected?
A: All painted surfaces - interior, exterior and common areas.

Q: What are the owner's responsibilities in regard to the new LBP requirements, effective September 15, 2000?
A: Disclose knowledge of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards:

• Attach executed Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form to lease.
• Stabilize deteriorated paint surfaces, using safe work practices, within 30 calendar days of notification for occupied units and before initial contracting.
• Notify occupants about any lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities on the rental property.
• Endure that a clearance report is prepared with 15 calendar days of completion of the lead hazard reduction activity.
• Provide a notice of hazard reduction to the residents describing the results of the clearance examination.
• Provide ongoing LBP maintenance services.