Lead paint–often used on woodwork in older homes–becomes a health risk when it peels or chips and when it is damaged by years of opening doors and windows or disturbed by renovations.  To prevent lead poisoning, for all homes built before 1978, property owners must disclose potential risks by giving  tenants the ProtectYourFamilyFromLead booklet (for Spanish ProtectYourFamilyFromLead_Spanish) and the rentdisclosure form stating whether lead risks have been reported (with copies of reports) or the owner does not know if there are lead risks.  (Sellers must also do this disclosure to potential buyers.)  

Repairs, remodeling, or re-painting must be done using Lead Safe Work Practices; give occupants the renovaterightbrochure booklet and watch the Don’tSpreadLead video to see the safe way to work on older homes!   For more information about the new EPA Renovation, Remodeling, and Painting Rule, read RRPrequirements and RRPSummary0309.