Re: Lead Paint - Wrong Year Built on Lease - Landlord Forum thread 358776

Re: Lead Paint - Wrong Year Built on Lease by JAMES on November 28, 2018 @18:40

It it was an honest mistake, I am not sure they could go after you at all.

You are required by law to provide that pamphlet. Saying you screwed up on the year, not sure if that would cover you. Where I am lead laws are strict, we are required to have inspections and lead wipes at tenant turnover.

I would let the tenant void the contract if they so wished. Just state it was an honest mistake on your part. You would then need to provide such info to tenant that it was built prior to '78 and then comply with all local laws. If tenant is willing to tolerate that, then good. If tenant wants out, then let him. It was your mistake. While I think the lead laws are a bit overblown, some people may have the expectation of moving into a lead free house. Your mistake is the issue here.

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