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Summary Landlord Rental Housing Lead Paint Defense Basics :
1. Prior to renting the residence to anyone, require the tenant applicant to disclose in writing the names and current ages of all persons who will reside in the premises.
2. Inspect the residence with the tenant applicant and require them to sign an inspection sheet confirming that each room is free of peeling, flaking, or other defective paint conditions.
3. Conduct periodic inspections of each apartment or residence and follow the same procedure with respect to the maintenance of inspection sheets (checklists) signed by tenants.
4. Treat all complaints of peeling or flaking paint conditions as emergencies requiring immediate attention.
5. Retain Maryland-licensed and insured contractors with experience in the field to perform any required lead abatement work.
6. Paint the residence every three years or so and maintain copious records of all maintenance, repair, and paint work performed within each unit.
7. If denied access to the residence to perform these inspections or maintenance work, document the denial within the tenant's file or folder immediately, and follow-up with a letter to the tenant confirming their failure to allow the landlord to gain access to the property.
8. Keep safely all of the above-referenced records for at least 21 years.
9. Be ever alert to the fact that lead paint poisoning in Baltimore is considered by many to be a major healthcare crisis, thus landlords must be diligent and vigilant in this area.
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