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In an effort to reduce potential lead paint claims and assist in the defense of claims being pursued, we recommend that landlords adopt the following measures:
1. Before renting a house or apartment to new tenants, require the prospective tenant to disclose the names and ages of all persons who will reside in the apartment. Document this information.
2. Inspect the apartment or house 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 conditions.
3. Conduct periodic inspection of each apartment 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. Retain MDE-licensed and insured contractors with experience in the field to perform any required abatement work.
6. Paint residences (especially inside) every 3 years and maintain copious records of all maintenance, repair, and paint work performed within each residential unit.
7. If denied access to an apartment to perform an inspection or maintenance work, document the denial within the tenant's folder and follow up with a letter to the tenant confirming the failure to gain access to the apartment.
[ Premier lead paint defense attorney Charles Jerome Ware and his expert staff can be reached at (410) 720-6129 or (410) 730-5016.]
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