Reporting a Violation of Lead Paint Rules in New England
EPA Region 1/New England will follow up on tips and complaints from the public regarding violations of laws that require people to be informed of potential lead-based paint hazards when they buy, rent or hire contractors to renovate pre-1978 housing and pre-1978 child occupied facilities. Exposure to lead paint is a serious health concern, especially for young children.
To report a violation of federal lead-based paint rules, follow these easy steps:
Residential Property Renovation Requirements - Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule - Firms and renovators that are paid to perform RRP projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes or child-occupied facilities (such as child care centers and schools) built before 1978 must follow the requirements in the RRP Rule. To report firms and renovators that are not following lead-safe work practices, did not notify property owners or occupants about potential lead-based paint hazards or are not Lead-Safe Certified Firms and/or Lead-Safe Renovators, you may:
- Complete this electronic tip/complaint form
- Contact our Region 1 Call Center- Lead Paint Hotline: (888) 372-7341; first Select #3; and then Select #2 for "Lead Paint" issues.
Disclosure Rule - Home sellers and landlords of residential property built before 1978 must provide certain important information about lead paint before a prospective buyer or tenant is obligated under a contract to purchase or rent the property. To report a property owner/property manager who did not notify prospective purchasers or tenants of residential property about potential lead-based paint hazards, you may:
- Complete this electronic tip/complaint form
- Contact our Region 1 Call Center- Lead Paint Hotline: (888) 372-7341; first Select #3; and then Select #2 for "Lead Paint" issues.
For more information about Lead:
- Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards – Lead Program
- Rhode Island Department of Health – Lead Program
- Vermont Department of Health - Lead Program
- Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil
All questions, tips or complaints about lead in drinking water should be directed to the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water or to the Safe Drinking Water Hotline.