Last verified: · Confidence: medium
Annual visual lead investigation in units with a child under 6
When: Every year from the last investigation
Once you know a child under six resides in a covered unit, inspect it visually for lead-based paint hazards at least once a year and keep records.
"Once an owner knows that a child under the age of six resides in a dwelling unit, the owner must conduct a visual investigation at least once per year."
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Deadline: Every year from the last investigation
Once you know a child under six resides in a covered unit, inspect it visually for lead-based paint hazards at least once a year and keep records.
"Once an owner knows that a child under the age of six resides in a dwelling unit, the owner must conduct a visual investigation at least once per year."
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Deadline: At each tenant turnover, before the new tenant takes occupancy
When a unit changes tenants, complete the Local Law 1 turnover lead work with certified contractors before the new tenant moves in, and certify it on the lease notice.
"when a dwelling unit changes tenants, owners are required under Local Law 1 to complete certain lead-based paint activities focused on making the unit safe for a new tenant and before the new tenant takes occupancy"
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"Property owners must also certify on this notice that they have performed the required turnover work prior to occupying the unit by the new occupants."
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| Rule | Deadline | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NYS Lead Rental Registry: register and obtain a Lead Safety Certificate at least every 3 years (25 communities, pre-1980, 2+ units) | Every 3 years from the last lead safety certificate | medium |
New York lead paint rules for landlords: disclosure, inspections and certificates
These apply to housing built before 1978 in every state, on top of the rules above.
| Rule | Deadline | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet before lease signing (pre-1978 housing) | Before the tenant is obligated under the lease (before signing / before accepting an offer to lease) | high |
| Signed lead disclosure attachment with lease; keep for 3 years | Keep the signed disclosure for at least 3 years from the lease start; the date shown is the earliest you may discard it | high |
Federal lead paint disclosure rules for landlords
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