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Researchers and historians believe that lead (Pb) has been mined and used on earth since at least
4,000 BC --- over 6,000 years ago. Lead is a soft, malleable, useful, utilitarian, heavy metal (Atomic Number 82) that does not dissipate, nor dissolve in water, nor decay, nor burn. Lead has a scientific "half-life" of over 500,000 years; meaning lead just lasts, and lasts, and lasts. In sufficient amounts, lead is harmful to the body --- particularly in children under the age of 6. Scientists estimate that there are currently multi-billions of pounds and even metric tons of lead in the earth's environment.
Since it lasts so long in the environment, in many geographic areas(some urban cities, industrial complexes, etc.) toxic lead is virtually everywhere : in the air we breathe, in the water we drink and use, in certain food and drinks we consume, in soils and dust around us, work clothes and work sites, many foreign-made products such as toys and furniture, jewelry and cosmetics, hobbies, some pre-1978 built houses and apartments, public and commercial buildings, schools, etc. All of these and other sources are potential risks for lead exposure.
Researchers and statisticians estimate that about 10 billion pounds of lead were used as additives in the manufacture of paint in the United States between 1889 and 1970. While much of it has been covered up, the original leaded paint that is exposed continues to deteriorate, releasing the lead, and posing increasing health risks --- particularly in children under the age of 6.
Residential rental landlords in large inner-city neighborhoods containing pre-1978 built houses and apartments should, in particular, be very diligent in maintaining their properties in a lead-free manner, provide lawful and prudent notice to tenants about possible lead exposure, and maintain organized, detailed records on tenants as well as the rental property (Tenant files, property files, etc.).
Learn and follow the applicable local, state and Federal laws and protocols in your rental property's area concerning lead and lead paint, or hire a competent , lead (Pb)- knowledgeable and responsible residential rental property manager.
Have the residential rental property lead-inspected by a qualified and licensed lead inspector.
All renovation, lead removal and abatement work on these residential rental properties should be performed by State and/or Federally- licensed and lead-certified workers and contractors.
Keep all tenant and maintenance records on these lead-problematic residential rental properties for at least 21 years for each tenant.
[Premier landlord lead paint and lead poisoning defense attorney Charles Jerome Ware is Maryland-based and nationally-respected for his successful legal representation of numerous landlord clients.
For an initial courtesy consultation, contact him and his colleagues at (410) 720-6129 or (410) 730-5016. He can help you.]
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