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What lead paint rules apply to landlords in Maryland?
Short answer
Lead risk reduction standard + inspection before each new tenant (pre-1978)
When: At each change in occupancy, before the next tenant moves in
Before each new tenant occupies a pre-1978 rental, meet the lead risk reduction standard (pass the lead-dust test after fixing chipping/peeling paint) and have the unit inspected to verify it.
"At each change in occupancy thereafter, before the next tenant occupies the property, the owner of an affected property shall satisfy the risk reduction standard" mgaleg.maryland.gov
"At each change in occupancy, an owner of an affected property shall have the property inspected to verify that the risk reduction standard specified in this section has been satisfied." mgaleg.maryland.gov
Lead risk reduction standard + inspection before each new tenant (pre-1978) Verified
Deadline: At each change in occupancy, before the next tenant moves in
Before each new tenant occupies a pre-1978 rental, meet the lead risk reduction standard (pass the lead-dust test after fixing chipping/peeling paint) and have the unit inspected to verify it.
"At each change in occupancy thereafter, before the next tenant occupies the property, the owner of an affected property shall satisfy the risk reduction standard" mgaleg.maryland.gov
"At each change in occupancy, an owner of an affected property shall have the property inspected to verify that the risk reduction standard specified in this section has been satisfied." mgaleg.maryland.gov
Notes: Environment §6-815. Exterior work may be delayed Nov 1-Apr 1 with a waiver. Owners must also respond within 30 days to tenant notices of defects (§6-819). Required tenant notices (e.g., 'Notice of Tenant's Rights', EPA pamphlet) under §6-820/6-823 were not snapshotted.
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Federal lead disclosure rules that also apply
These apply to housing built before 1978 in every state, on top of the rules above.