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Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is a premier, nationally known and respected, Maryland-based lead paint poisoning defense law firm. For an initial courtesy consultation if you are being sued in a lead paint case, contact the firm at (410) 720-6129. We can help you.
IMPROVING THE TENANT FOLDER
Needless to say, maintaining a complete and organized "tenant folder" is a necessary part of successful residential unit leasing in Baltimore. Ordinarily, landlords are advised to do so for purposes of tenant eviction proceedings. We believe it is equally important to maintain a good tenant folder for each tenant for the likely purposes of defending yourself against lead paint poisoning lawsuits brought by tenants and visitors to the premises.
We recommend that landlords adopt the following tips to improve their "tenant folders" in an effort to reduce potential lead paint claims and assist in the defense of these claims brought by tenants :
1. Before renting a residential unit (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 unit. Document.
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 peeling, flaking, or other defective paint conditions. Document.
3. Conduct periodic inspections of each residential unit and follow the same procedures with respect to the maintenance of inspection sheets signed by tenants. Document.
4. Treat all complaints of peeling of flaking paint conditions as emergencies requiring immediate attention. Document.
5. Engage Maryland-certified, licensed and insured contractors with experience in the field to perform any required abatement work. Document.
6. In cases of lead paint --- maintenance of the property, notice to the tenant, and documentation are important.
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