Boston Massachusetts Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Transaction

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Massachusetts
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MA-LEAD2
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This is a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form required for the rental of residential dwellings. If the rental unit was constructed PRIOR TO 1978, this form is REQUIRED to be completed and signed by the lessor/landlord and lessee/tenant. If the rental dwelling was constructed in 1978 or later, this form is not required. If in doubt about the timing of construction, use the disclosure form. Whenever the form is used, the landlord must also give the tenant the EPA pamphlet discussed below.
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Lead paint inspections range from $250 to $700 for professional testing. However, there are some extra fees to be aware of including soil and water testing. These tests can add an additional $300 to the overall cost of lead paint testing.

All high-risk deleading work (scraping paint, demolition, using chemical paint strippers, making large amounts of loose lead paint intact) must be done by a trained and licensed deleader. You can search for licensed lead deleaders on the CLPPP website or you can call CLPPP at 800-532-9571.

If you are having trouble understanding your lead inspection report, call your inspector or call CLPPP at 1-800-532-9571. How much will an inspection cost? A lead inspection can cost up to $300 for a small apartment and up to $500 for a larger home.

Yes, you can start painting over lead paint and it's safe. It forms a barrier against the toxins in the lead paint. However, it's only safe and effective if the lead paint's old finish is in good condition.

The Lead Law requires the removal or covering of lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where any children under 6 live. Lead paint hazards include loose lead paint, lead paint on windows and friction surfaces, and other surfaces accessible to children. Owners are responsible with complying with the law.

The Lead Law protects a child's right to a lead-safe home. It requires the removal or control of lead paint in houses with children under 6. If houses built before 1978 are being sold or rented, sellers, real estate agents, and owners who rent their homes are required to notify their buyers and tenants of lead risks.

The victims of lead poisoning in Massachusetts are primarily children of color and immigrants living in low-income neighborhoods, where the housing stock tends to be older and dilapidated. About 71% of all Massachusetts housing was built before 1978, the year when lead-based paint was banned for residential use.

Steps for Becoming Massachusetts Lead Certified Successfully complete an EPA-certified training. Submit an application along with your certificate of completion. Wait for your application to be processed and your certificate to be mailed to you. Renew your application yearly after taking a refresher course.

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