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If you have been sued in a lead paint case in Baltimore, call us at the law offices of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC for a free consultation : (410) 720-6129 or (410) 730-5016. We can help you.
Because of its long history of lead (Pb) use --- industrially, commercially and residentially --- Baltimore is considered by many to be "ground zero" for lead-base paint cases. This view is proven by the number of lead paint poisoning claims filed each year in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Rental property owners should be aware of these factors before purchasing a house or apartment unit to rent in the city. Rental owners should be particularly aware of rental properties built before 1978 in Baltimore. These properties are much more prone to contain some amount of lead paint dust, scraps, etc. Lead paint was outlawed for residential and consumer use by the federal government in 1978.
Rental property owners should only use Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)-lead certified workers to do lead remediation work or other work on the property that involves lead dust, etc.
Rental property owners should seek affordable lead liability insurance for their properties.
Rental property owners should always provide law-compliant notice to tenants of hazards such as lead on the property.
Rental property owners should be vigilant with maintenance of their rental properties, notice to tenants, and maintain good record-keeping on the property.
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