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Lead Paint Tips for Baltimore Residential Landlords
In an effort to reduce potential lead paint claims and assist the landlord in the defense of these claims being pursued, it is recommended that landlords adopt the following precautionary measures:
1. Before renting a pre-1978 built residential unit to a new tenant, require the prospective tenant to disclose the names and ages of all persons who will reside in the housing unit.
2. Inspect the apartment with the prospective tenant and require the tenant to sign an inspection sheet confirming that each room is free of peeling, flaking, or other defective paint condition.
3. Conduct periodic inspections of each residential unit (apartment or house) and follow the 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. Retain licensed, certified, and insured contractors with experience in the field to perform any required abatement work.
5. Document everything about the residential unit, including any and all repair work.
6. Keep reasonable and lawful track of the tenants, including a tenant file.
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