Title: When It Comes to Lead Paint Disclosure, What Should Landlords Do?
Headings: When It Comes to Lead Paint Disclosure, What Should Landlords Do?
When It Comes to Lead Paint Disclosure, What Should Landlords Do?
A Brief History of Lead Paint
Lead Paint Disclosure Requirements for Landlords
Lead Paint Disclosure Exemptions
Laurie Mega
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Content: Landlords must: Disclose any known information on the presence of lead-based paint in the building. That includes any common areas like laundry rooms or lounges. Include a lead disclosure attachment to the lease, or language in the lease that includes a Lead Warning Statement, and lets tenants know you’ve complied with all notification requirements. Keep lead-based paint disclosure forms for at least three years after the lease of an apartment or other property. Provide an EPA-approved pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards to tenants. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides the lead paint hazard pamphlet in several languages. They also provide the Lead Warning Statement in both Spanish and English. To disclose the presence of lead, give prospective tenants any records about the inspection for or discovery of lead paint. Keep in mind that you don’t have to provide this information every time a tenant renews, just when a new tenant is ready to sign a lease.