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A common mistake landlords make when acquiring and renting out residential properties in urban areas such as Baltimore is a lack of diligence in seeking the history of the property. Almost invariably, owners in these areas who purchase and rent out these properties will encounter problems with the properties --- such as lead paint claims, other maintenance problems, etc. Clearly, the more historical knowledge acquired by the owner/landlord on the property before renting it out, the better prepared the owner/landlord will be for what follows in the tenant relationship.
Property maintenance, tenant notice, and record-keeping are paramount in successful residential property "landlording" , and particularly when renting older (pre-1978 built) residential units.
Once our landlord clients inform us of their notice of a potential lead poisoning or lead paint claim, we urge their investigation of the history of the property. Certainly, having that historical background already available in tenant and property folders or files is very helpful in defending the landlord against lead paint and lead poisoning claims and lawsuits, etc.
For example, often a child's alleged exposure to lead-based paint conditions may span several years and may involve, frequently, different landlords,lead liability insurance policies, etc. It may be that the property owner did not own the building during the entirety of the alleged exposure period or that the rental premises were perhaps insured by a different lead liability insurance carrier during a portion of that period.
If it can be demonstrated or proven that the landlord did not own the residential unit during the tenancy of the plaintiff's family or during the child's alleged exposure period, a motion seeking dismissal of the claim would be appropriate.
Rental property history is very important for the landlord.
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