24 C.F.R. § 35.715
§ 35.715 Multifamily properties receiving more than $5,000 per unit. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
The requirements of this section shall apply to a multifamily residential property that is receiving an average of more than $5,000 per assisted dwelling unit annually in project-based assistance. (a) Risk assessment. Each owner shall complete a risk assessment in accordance with § 35.1320(b). A risk assessment is considered complete when the owner receives the risk assessment report. Until the owner conducts a risk assessment as required by this section, the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section shall apply. After the risk assessment has been conducted the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section shall apply. Each risk assessment shall be completed no later than the following schedule or a schedule otherwise determined by HUD: (1) Risk assessments shall be completed on or before September 17, 2001, in a multifamily residential property constructed before 1960. (2) Risk assessments shall be completed on or before September 15, 2003, in a multifamily residential property constructed after 1959 and before 1978. (b) Interim controls. Each owner shall conduct interim controls in accordance with § 35.1330 to treat the lead-based paint hazards identified in the risk assessment. Interim controls are considered completed when clearance is achieved in accordance with § 35.1340. Interim controls shall be completed no later than the following schedule: (1) In units occupied by families with children of less than 6 years of age and in common areas servicing those units, interim controls shall be completed no later than 90 days after the completion of the risk assessment. In units in which a child of less than 6 years of age moves in after the completion of the risk assessment, interim controls shall be completed no later than 90 days after the move-in. (2) In all other dwelling units, common areas, and the remaining portions of the residential property, interim controls shall be completed no later than 12 months after completion of the risk assessment for those units. (c) Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation activities. Effective immediately after completion of the risk assessment required in § 35.715(a), the owner shall incorporate ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation into the regular building operations in accordance with § 35.1355, unless all lead-based paint has been removed. If the reevaluation identifies new lead-based paint hazards, the owner shall conduct interim controls in accordance with § 35.1330. (d) Transitional requirements—(1) Effective date. The requirements of this paragraph shall apply effective September 15, 2000, and continuing until the applicable date specified in § 35.715(a) (1) or (2) or until the owner conducts a risk assessment, whichever is first. (2) Definitions and other general requirements that apply to this paragraph are found in subpart B of this part. (3) Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance. The owner shall incorporate ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities into regular building operations, in accordance with § 35.1355(a), except that clearance is not required. (e) Child with an elevated blood lead level. If a child of less than 6 years of age living in a dwelling unit covered by this paragraph has an elevated blood lead level, the owner shall comply with the requirements of § 35.730.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.715, multifamily properties receiving more than $5,000 per assisted unit annually in project-based assistance must follow a structured lead-based paint hazard management process. Owners are required to complete a formal risk assessment on a federally set schedule, then address any identified hazards through interim controls within defined timeframes—with faster deadlines applying to units housing children under six. Ongoing maintenance and periodic reevaluation must continue as part of regular building operations unless all lead-based paint has been removed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant operators under § 35.715 complete a risk assessment by the applicable HUD deadline and treat identified lead-based paint hazards through interim controls, prioritizing units with children under six within 90 days. After the risk assessment, ongoing maintenance and reevaluation activities are folded into routine building operations, and any newly identified hazards trigger a fresh round of interim controls. If a child under six in a covered unit is found to have an elevated blood lead level, additional requirements under § 35.730 come into play.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 35.715 entitles residents of qualifying federally assisted multifamily properties to have lead-based paint hazards identified and addressed by their owner on a federally mandated schedule. Tenants with children under six have particular protections, including shorter deadlines for completing hazard controls in their units. Residents who believe these requirements are not being met may raise a violation with their local HUD office, contact a tenant-rights organization for guidance, or explore whether the issue can be raised as a defense in relevant housing proceedings.
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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