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All Baltimore residential landlords should become aware that lead poisoning (Plumbism) is a public health problem in the City. In fact, although this law firm respectfully disagrees --- and has successfully proven to the contrary on numerous occasions --- some commentators have suggested that in certain circumstances lead poisoning cases are "indefensible." We know that lead poisoning cases can be defended on a number of grounds.
As the hazards of lead poisoning became more noticeable in the late 20th century, the Federal government was moved to act. In 1992, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, commonly known as TITLE X, was enacted in an attempt to reduce the number of lead poisoning (Plumbism) victims in the United States. TITLE X is enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and it enforces regulations related to residential rental property that was built before 1978. Among other mandates, the Act requires landlord lead(Pb) disclosures to tenants.
In 1996, Federal law was enacted that requires individuals to receive a Lead Paint Pamphlet and Disclosure Form before renting, buying, or renovating pre-1978 built housing. Many residential units in Maryland built before 1978 have lead-based paint either or both inside and outside of the structure.
It has been shown that "interrupted" lead paint [ that is chipped, peeled, cracked, in dust, etc.] can pose serious health hazards when ingested and/or inhaled in sufficient amount. In the same token, "uninterrupted" lead paint is not believed to be hazardous to one's health.
In the end, Baltimore residential landlords should be vigilent with (1) MAINTENANCE by certified lead workers on their properties, (2) NOTICES to tenants of repair work and lead(Pb) concerns, and (3) UPDATED RECORD-KEEPING regarding their residential properties built before 1978.
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