24 C.F.R. § 35.510
§ 35.510 Required procedures. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
(a) The following activities shall be conducted for all properties to which this subpart is applicable: (1) A visual assessment of all painted surfaces in order to identify deteriorated paint; (2) Paint stabilization of all deteriorated paint in accordance with § 35.1330(a) and (b); and (3) Clearance in accordance with § 35.1340. (b) Occupancy shall not be permitted until all required paint stabilization is complete and clearance is achieved. (c) If paint stabilization and clearance are not completed before the closing of the sale, the Department shall assure that paint stabilization and clearance are carried out pursuant to subpart R of this part by the purchaser before occupancy.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.510, covered properties must go through a specific sequence of lead-paint-related steps: a visual check of all painted surfaces to spot deteriorated paint, stabilization of any deteriorated paint found, and a formal clearance process. No one may move into the property until both the stabilization work and the clearance examination are successfully completed. If these steps are not finished before a sale closes, the responsibility for completing them shifts to the purchaser, who must finish the work before allowing any occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.510 generally ensure that a qualified assessor conducts a visual inspection of all painted surfaces before occupancy is permitted. Compliant operators complete any required paint stabilization work and obtain a passing clearance result before handing over keys or allowing residents to move in. When a property is sold before these steps are finished, the transferring party typically documents the outstanding obligations so the purchaser understands they must complete stabilization and clearance prior to occupancy.
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 § 35.510, tenants have a right to expect that a covered property has passed both paint stabilization and clearance requirements before they are permitted to occupy it. If a tenant has reason to believe these steps were skipped or not properly completed, that concern can be raised with the relevant HUD program office or local housing authority, or used as a basis for a complaint through applicable fair housing or housing-quality channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with federal lead paint regulations can help explain what documentation tenants may request and what remedies may be available.
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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