New Rule - Renovation Repair and Painting
March 17, 2010
In 1992, Congress passed the "Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992" and EPA released regulations that required sellers, landlords and real estate agents to provide certain disclosures concerning lead based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing. C.A.R. provides agents with a two page disclosure form which is completed by a seller and the agent. Also there is a booklet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home." which is given to buyers and sellers, tenants and landlords.
Fast forward ahead to April 22, 2010. That is the date a new law will become effective. All contractors who engage in renovation, repairs or painting of these pre-1978 houses will be required to have an "Renovator Certification". Their business must also be EPA certified. In addition, before any work begins, the owner/tenant must receive a copy of "Renovate Right", a pamphlet produced by EPA.
If you want more details go to http://www.epa.gov/ or call 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)
(I went to the site and it was not super easy to find the information.)
In 1992, Congress passed the "Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992" and EPA released regulations that required sellers, landlords and real estate agents to provide certain disclosures concerning lead based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing. C.A.R. provides agents with a two page disclosure form which is completed by a seller and the agent. Also there is a booklet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home." which is given to buyers and sellers, tenants and landlords.
Fast forward ahead to April 22, 2010. That is the date a new law will become effective. All contractors who engage in renovation, repairs or painting of these pre-1978 houses will be required to have an "Renovator Certification". Their business must also be EPA certified. In addition, before any work begins, the owner/tenant must receive a copy of "Renovate Right", a pamphlet produced by EPA.
If you want more details go to http://www.epa.gov/ or call 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)
(I went to the site and it was not super easy to find the information.)
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