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| Posted On: 05/15/06 02:37 |
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| Understanding the new Lead Paint 100% Compliance Rule
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| Replied On: 09/27/06 02:48 |
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| The 100% Rule requires that all affected properties (primarily pre-1950 rental properties) have met the Risk Reduction Standards under the Maryland Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing Law by February 24, 2006, irregardless of tenant turnover in the property. Any owner who has a pre-1950 rental property on the market that has not met the Risk Reduction Standards, is out of compliance and must bring their property back into compliance immediately to avoid potential penalties. The Coalition can provide free compliance assistance to educate any owner on the Maryland requirements for: Risk Reduction treatments, lead safe work practices, temporary occupant relocation, and inspection certification. |
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| Replied On: 10/02/06 01:44 |
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| Can you supply any asistance to landlord in bringing the home back to compliance? |
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| Replied On: 11/02/06 04:19 |
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| Yes. Please contact Alison Prost in our office who can provide you with compliance assistance and answer any questions that you have regarding state and federal compliance requirements. We also provide free rental property owner compliance assistance packets containing: all necessary forms, sample brochures, lists of certified contractors, inspectors, and training providers, and lead hazard reduction grant/loan information. |
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| Replied On: 09/06/07 11:13 |
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| I would like to report my Landlord for fraudulently leasing my apartment and claiming to already have a lead certificate. Turns out, there is no way possible according to the Lead Dust test results I have attached. I have a 1 year old, and just had a 1 month old. I was allowed to break my lease, so I am moving out of danger. Seems when I consult a lawyer, my case is not "worth it" if there are no serious damages. I have spoken to my doctor and I don't believe a lead test was done on me either. I am just at a loss in this situation and I really can't rest until they pay for endangering me and my family! Please tell me what to do next and if you can recommend a lawyer that will take my case without major damages. I am grateful that none of us are hurt so far, but am disgusted with my landlord's behavior. Even if I am not awarded anything, I really think they should be penalized. I am, I have to move ubruptly! |
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| Replied On: 10/17/07 01:03 |
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| Hi, I have just found you accidentally, as we are in similar position renting in an untested apt. with little kids. Is there really no remedy to penalize such landlords? |
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| Replied On: 10/17/07 11:14 |
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| I am looking into buying a 7 unit apartment building that it is not in compliance with lead paint and is older than 1950. The landlord's agent forwarded to me a disclosure saying he is not aware of any lead based hazards and i am to sign that i know it is not in compliance. I, of course, will get it in compliance if I buy it. Am I liable to previous or current tenants if I purchase it? |
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| Replied On: 10/25/07 09:35 |
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| Please call Alispon Prost in our office at 410-534-6447. I have asked her to file a federal enforcement action on your behalf if such qualifies. In addition, she can assist inany housing court actions to assist in rental release or rent abatment. |
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| Replied On: 10/25/07 09:37 |
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| Please let us know where you live. There are laws to enfroce non-cpmpliance in States such as Maryland. Please contact our client services coordinator so that we may assist you. 410-534-6447. |
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| Replied On: 04/30/08 10:53 |
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We are homeowners who have spent over a year dealing with a lead paint nightmare. We were cited in April of 2007 when our 2 year son had lead levels of 10. The city inspector came to our house, tested every surface and provided us with a print out of her machine of the areas that tested positive for lead. All of the work has finally been completed by certified contractors and at our re-inspection we were told that we could not have ANY chipping, peeling pain ANYWHERE in the house (this was first time we were told this and all of this was tested and deemed lead free) and one new window that faces the street had a positive reading for lead in the windowsill.
How do I control lead dust that comes in from the street (and from our neighbors who are rehabbing - with no permits or lead safe practiced either). We have been getting mixed messages and apparently inaccurate messages from our city inspector and we are fed up. Are regulations different for homeowners versus landlords? How am I supposed to control the outside environment?
The good news is that our son's lead levels went down immediately to 5 and now at his 3 year check up to 3.2. That is the most important part of all this.
Please let us know if there is someone we can talk to about the issues we are having with out inspector.
Thanks,
Liz |
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| Replied On: 05/20/08 04:27 |
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| Given the facts in your case, it would be best for you to call the office at 410-534-6447 so that I can ask you a few questions. Please feel free to ask for me directly. Sarah Keogh, Director of Family Advocacy Services |
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