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1. Always research the lead paint history of the real estate before purchasing and renting it ; particularly when the property was built before 1978.
2. Pay close attention to a potential tenant's credit history, references, and background.
3. Have the property thoroughly checked for lead by Maryland Department of the Environment-certified lead inspectors before deciding whether to rent it out.
4. If you decide to rent out the property, make sure you and the tenant (in advance) inspect it together for lead, and have the tenant sign-off on a checklist for each room, etc., agreeing that no lead or lead dust was present in or on the property.
5. Use only Maryland Department of the Environment- lead certified workers for all work on the structure.
6. Acquire and maintain lead liability insurance on the rental property.
7. Always disclose to the tenant and remedy promptly upon knowledge of all environmental hazards such as lead; even those hazards you did not know about or cause. Notice to tenants is important regarding these issues.
8. Choose carefully a responsible and knowledgeable rental housing manager.
9. Insist always on knowing who is living in your property. This information should be recorded in the lease. Keep an up to date tenant and property file.
10. Be responsible and lawful in not allowing your tenants and property to be easy marks for criminals.
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