24 C.F.R. § 35.1015
§ 35.1015 Visual assessment, paint stabilization, and maintenance. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
If a dwelling unit receives Federal assistance under a program covered by this subpart, each grantee or participating jurisdiction shall conduct the following activities for the dwelling unit, common areas servicing the dwelling unit, and the exterior surfaces of the building in which the dwelling unit is located: (a) A visual assessment of all painted surfaces in order to identify deteriorated paint; (b) Paint stabilization of each deteriorated paint surface, and clearance, in accordance with § 35.1330(a) and (b), before occupancy of a vacant dwelling unit or, where a unit is occupied, immediately after receipt of Federal assistance; and (c) The grantee or participating jurisdiction shall require the incorporation of ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities into regular building operations, in accordance with § 35.1355(a), if the dwelling unit has a continuing, active financial relationship with a Federal housing assistance program, except that mortgage insurance or loan guarantees are not considered to constitute an active programmatic relationship for the purposes of this part. (d) The grantee or participating jurisdiction shall provide a notice to occupants in accordance with § 35.125(b)(1) and (c), describing the results of the clearance examination.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1015, when a dwelling unit receives certain types of federal housing assistance, the grantee or participating jurisdiction is required to carry out a set of lead-based paint safety activities. These include visually inspecting all painted surfaces for deterioration, stabilizing any deteriorated paint and completing a clearance examination before or shortly after occupancy, and embedding ongoing lead-based paint maintenance into routine building operations when a continuing federal assistance relationship exists. Occupants must also receive a written notice describing the results of the clearance examination. Mortgage insurance and loan guarantees alone do not trigger the ongoing maintenance requirement under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers whose units are covered by federal housing assistance programs subject to 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1015 generally work closely with the relevant grantee or participating jurisdiction to ensure that visual assessments are completed, deteriorated paint is stabilized, and clearance is achieved on the required timeline. When a unit has an ongoing, active federal assistance relationship, compliant operators typically integrate lead-based paint maintenance tasks into their standard building maintenance schedules in line with § 35.1355(a). Keeping thorough documentation of assessments, stabilization work, clearance results, and occupant notices helps demonstrate that the obligations under § 35.1015 have been met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1015, tenants living in federally assisted housing covered by this provision have a right to receive written notice describing the results of the clearance examination conducted on their unit. If a tenant believes the required visual assessment, paint stabilization, or clearance activities were not performed, or that the required notice was never provided, they may raise this as a concern with the grantee or participating jurisdiction administering the federal assistance. Tenants can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or HUD's regional office to better understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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