Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting a pre-1978 house:
LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.
In general, the older your home, the more likely it has lead-based paint. And we have many subdivisions and homes around Greater Charlotte that were built prior to 1978. It is part of our city’s charm and attraction. All landlords are required to tell both their new and old tenants if they know of any lead based paint in the apartment or rental home. The landlord also must give tenants any reports that he may have concerning any tests for lead paint in the apartment.
There are federal laws which help protect home and apartment renters from the dangers of lead paint. You can always contact the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) by visiting their website here. Get The Lead Out® is a certified and professionally-licensed lead paint inspection and lead paint removal company.
If you would like to learn more about lead paint inspections and lead paint safety, please contact Pete Hubicki of Get The Lead Out® at 704-376-3594 or email peteh@gettheleadout.biz. We can help apartment owners and landlords with the professional testing for the presence of lead paint and the removal of lead paint if it is found!
