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Am I required to give the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" to existing tenants?
Answer: No, but when tenants renew their leases, you must give them the pamphlet and any available reports. In other words, you must give them the same information that you are required to provide new tenants. Question Number: 23002-33215 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to…
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What if a seller or lessor fails to comply with these regulations?
Answer: A seller, lessor, or agent who fails to give the proper information can be sued for triple the amount of damages. In addition, they may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Ensuring that disclosure information is given to home buyers and tenants helps all parties avoid misunderstandings before…
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Is the seller required to remove any lead-based paint that is discovered during an inspection?
Answer: No. Nothing in the rule requires a building owner to remove lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards discovered during an inspection or risk assessment. In addition, the rule does not prevent the two parties from negotiating hazard reduction activities as a contingency of the purchase and sale of the…
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My firm repairs windows in which the glass has been cracked or broken by removing and replacing the sash. For casement windows, we unscrew and remove the hinges on the old window, pull out the old sash, and install the new sash. For double-hung windows, we release the jambliner, pull out the sash with the damaged glass, and install the new sash. We may disturb paint on the hinges and screws, but do not otherwise disturb a painted surface. Is this work subject to the RRP Rule?
Answer: Replacement of a window sash by simply unscrewing hinges or releasing it from a jambliner does not constitute “window replacement” for purposes of the RRP Rule. Therefore, such tasks may fit within the definition of minor repair and maintenance i.e., activities that disturb six square feet or less of…
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What are the dust-lead hazard standards and dust-lead clearance levels now called?
Answer: Due to feedback from the public comments, EPA finalized changes to the nomenclature, from dust-lead hazard standards (DLHS) to dust-lead reportable level (DLRL) and from dust-lead clearance levels (DLCL) to dust-lead action level (DLAL). EPA believes this updated nomenclature aligns better and more intuitively with the operational function of…
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What is target housing?
Answer: Target housing is defined in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as any housing constructed before 1978, except housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling. However, target housing does include pre-1978 housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any 0-bedroom dwelling, if…
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