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If you have been sued in a lead paint case, call us for a free consultation at (410) 720-6129. We can help defend you in these actions.
Maryland ---- and particularly Baltimore City --- is popularly known by many commentators as being "ground zero" for lead paint poisoning claims against residential landlords and property owners. In fact, some judges, commentators and officials have suggested that in certain circumstances lead poisoning cases are "indefensible". We respectfully disagree. Preparation, maintenance and tenant notice are the three keys to successful residential landlord defense against lead poisoning claims.
Maryland and Federal Laws about lead paint are designed to reduce childhood lead poisoning while maintaining affordable rental housing. These laws provide rights and duties for renters and property owners in pre-1078 built residential rental properties/units (aka, "affected properties").
The houses and apartments that are covered by Maryland's lead paint laws are only the ones that were pre-1978 built and regulated by the Maryland Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing Act. Owner-occupied properties/units are nor regulated.
Affected properties/units that are Maryland Department of the Environment ("MDE")- certified lead-free or limited lead-free are exempt from Maryland's lead paint laws.. Affected properties/units owned or operated by Federal, State, or local governments, or by a public, quasi-public, or municipal corporation are also exempt, provided the affected properties are subject to standards at least as strict as the standards established in Maryland lead paint law [Maryland Code Ann., Environment, Sections 6-801,6-803 and 6-806].
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