Lead based paint information - page three

Summary of Owner Lead-based Paint Responsibilities:

Disclose known lead-base paint hazards to all potential tenants prior to the execution of a lease and attach a disclosure form to the lease;

The owner must provide all prospective families with a copy of  “Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home” pamphlet or an EPA approved alternative

• Perform paint stabilization using safe work practices according to HUD guidelines;

 

Notify tenants about the conduct of lead hazard reduction activities and clearance when required;

 

• Conduct lead hazard reduction activities when required by LHA;

 

Obtain clearance certification at owner expense;

• Perform ongoing maintenance.

 

Ongoing Maintenance is a visual assessment by the owner for deteriorated paint and failure of any hazard reduction measure at each tenant change and every 12 months of continued occupancy.  A written notice must be provided by the owner to each assisted family asking occupants to report deteriorated paint.  The notice must include the name, address and phone number of the person responsible for accepting the occupant’s complaint.

Exemptions To Lead Housing Rules:

• Residential property for which construction was completed on or after January 1, 1978;

 

• A zero-bedroom dwelling including a single room dwelling occupancy (SRO);

• Housing for the elderly or residential property designated exclusively for persons with disabilities as long as no child is living or expected to live in the unit; or

 

• Residential property found not to have lead-based paint by a certified lead-based paint inspection and a copy of the results of a certified test are provided to LHA.  Additional tests by a certified lead-based paint inspector may be used to refute or confirm the prior finding.

For More Information:

For a copy of “Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home” sample disclosure forms or rule, call the National Lead Information Center at 800-424-LEAD (424-5325).  The pamphlet may be reproduced for distribution if the text and graphics are reproduced in full.

www.hhs.state.ne.us/puh/enh/leadpaint/leadindex.htm – Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services
www.hud.gov/offices/lead/healthyhomes/lead.cfm – About Lead-Based Paint U.S. Dept. of HUD