24 C.F.R. § 35.84
§ 35.84 Effective dates. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
The requirements in this subpart take effect in the following manner: (a) For owners of more than four residential dwellings, the requirements shall take effect on September 6, 1996. (b) For owners of one to four residential dwellings, the requirements shall take effect on December 6, 1996.
Section 35.84 of 24 CFR Part 35 established staggered effective dates for the lead-based paint disclosure requirements in that subpart. Owners of more than four residential dwellings were subject to the requirements starting September 6, 1996, while owners of one to four residential dwellings had until December 6, 1996, before the same obligations applied to them. The tiered rollout gave smaller property owners additional time to come into compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 35.84, the compliance timeline for the lead-based paint disclosure requirements in this subpart was determined by portfolio size: operators with more than four residential dwellings were bound as of September 6, 1996, and those with one to four dwellings as of December 6, 1996. A compliant operator generally ensures that all transactions and rental activities occurring on or after the applicable effective date reflect full adherence to the subpart's disclosure and notification requirements. Reviewing internal records to confirm that compliance practices were in place by the relevant date is a standard part of maintaining a complete compliance history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 35.84 establishes that the lead-based paint disclosure protections in this subpart have been in effect for all residential property owners since at least December 6, 1996, meaning tenants in covered housing have had enforceable disclosure rights for decades. If a tenant believes a landlord failed to meet the disclosure obligations required under this subpart, general enforcement paths include raising the violation with the relevant federal or local housing authority, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with lead-based paint regulations. Understanding when these requirements took effect can be relevant context when evaluating whether a landlord's past or present conduct met the standards set out in 24 CFR Part 35.
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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