As a renter, you are entitled to safe and healthy housing. If you are renting a property built before 1978 , your landlord must provide you with information about identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards. Landlords are required to notify a tenant if the property is known to contain lead paint.
Landlords and contractors must give tenants advance notice.
Landlords must document you have been notified. You may be asked to sign a pre-renovation form.
Contractors must be certified to use lead-safe work practices. Look for the logo.
Plan to keep children out of the house any time painted surfaces are being worked on.
Read the “Renovate Right” brochure for more information.
If you rent an older home that has peeling or chipping paint, you may be eligible for a FREE home lead inspection. Even if lead paint is found during the inspection, you must still pay your rent.