Cal. Civ. Code § 380.503
Lead-Based Paint
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All Units eligible for Rental Assistance payments must be free of lead-based paint hazards.� For Units in buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1978, Landlords must certify to the LAA and the Agency that they have visually inspected the Unit for lead-based paint hazards and, if such hazards have been found, have performed remediation, abatement, or encapsulation, in conformance with federal and State law.� For buildings constructed on or after January 1, 1978, Landlords shall certify, using the form prescribed by the Agency to the LAA, that the buildings or Units contain no lead-based paint.
Under 47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380 § 380.503, any rental unit receiving Rental Assistance payments must be free of lead-based paint hazards. For buildings built before January 1, 1978, landlords are required to conduct a visual inspection and, if hazards are found, address them through remediation, abatement, or encapsulation in line with federal and state law. For buildings constructed on or after January 1, 1978, landlords must certify on an Agency-prescribed form that no lead-based paint is present in the building or unit.
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Under 47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380 § 380.503, operators of pre-1978 buildings participating in Rental Assistance programs generally conduct and document a visual inspection for lead-based paint hazards before certifying compliance to both the Local Administering Agency (LAA) and the Agency. Where hazards are identified, compliant operators complete remediation, abatement, or encapsulation consistent with applicable federal and Illinois requirements prior to submitting their certification. Operators of buildings constructed on or after January 1, 1978 use the Agency's prescribed form to certify to the LAA that the building or unit contains no lead-based paint.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 380.503 of 47 Ill. Admin. Code pt. 380 establishes that units receiving Rental Assistance payments must be free of lead-based paint hazards, which means tenants in those units have a right to housing that meets this standard. If a tenant believes their unit has not been properly inspected or that hazards have not been addressed, they may raise this as a concern with the Local Administering Agency (LAA) or the Agency overseeing the Rental Assistance program. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help explain what documentation landlords are required to provide and what options may be available when a potential violation is suspected.
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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