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In an effort to reduce potential lead-based paint poisoning claims, and assist in the defense against such claims being pursued, we recommend that landlords inculcate and follow these steps, inter alia :
(1) Prior to renting house or apartment to a new tenant, require the prospective tenant to disclose the names and ages of all persons who will reside in the residential unit.
(2) Inspect the residential unit with the prospective tenant and require the tenant to sign an inspection sheet confirming that each room is free of chipping, peeling, flaking, or other defective paint conditions.
(3) Conduct periodic inspections of each residential unit and follow the same procedure with respect to the maintenance of inspection sheets signed by tenants.
(4) Retain licensed, certified and insured contractors with experience in the field to perform any required abatement work.
(5) Paint residential units every 3 years and maintain copious notes and records of all maintenance, repair, and paint work performed within each unit.
(6) If denied access to a residential unit 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 residential unit.
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