MAXIMIZING & OPTIMIZING RESIDENTIAL LEAD PAINT DEFENSE : BALTIMORE ATTORNEYS - Charles Jerome Ware, Attorneys & Counsellors

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Some Recommendations for Residential Landlords to Avoid Potential Lead Paint Claims:


1. Prior to renting a residential unit ( house or apartment built before 1978) to a new tenant,
    require the prospective tenant to disclose the names and ages of all persons who will reside in
    the unit.
2.  Inspect the residential unit with the prospective tenant and require the tenant to sign an inspection
    sheet confirming that each room of the unit is free of peeling, flaking, or other defective paint conditions.
3. Conduct periodic inspections of each residential unit and follow the same procedure with respect to the maintenance of inspection sheets signed by tenants.
4. Treat all complaints of peeling or flaking paint conditions as emergencies requiring immediate attention.
5. Hire licensed, certified, and insured contractors with experience in the field to perform any required abatement [ In Maryland, these contractors should be certified by the Maryland Department
of the Environment (MDE)].


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