Cal. Civ. Code § 6-821
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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(a) (1) Whenever an owner of an affected property intends to make repairs or perform maintenance work that will disturb the paint on interior surfaces of an affected property, the owner shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that all persons who are not persons at risk are not present in the area where work is performed and that all persons at risk are removed from the affected property when the work is performed. (2) A tenant shall allow access to an affected property, at reasonable times, to the owner to perform any work required under this subtitle. (3) If a tenant must vacate an affected property for a period of 24 hours or more in order to allow an owner to perform work that will disturb the paint on interior surfaces, the owner shall pay the reasonable expenses that the tenant incurs directly related to the required relocation. (b) (1) If an owner has made all reasonable efforts to cause the tenant to temporarily vacate an affected property in order to perform work that will disturb the paint on interior surfaces, and the tenant refuses to vacate the affected property, the owner may not be liable for any damages arising from the tenant’s refusal to vacate. (2) If an owner has made all reasonable efforts to gain access to an affected property in order to perform any work required under this subtitle, and the tenant refuses to allow access, even after receiving reasonable advance notice of the need for access, the owner may not be liable for any damages arising from the tenant’s refusal to allow access. (c) All hazard reduction treatments required to be performed under this subtitle shall be performed by or under the supervision of personnel accredited under § 6-1002 of this title.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-821, when paint-disturbing repair or maintenance work is performed on an affected property, the law establishes a framework of mutual obligations between owners and tenants. Owners must take reasonable steps to keep non-at-risk individuals out of work areas and to remove at-risk persons—such as young children and pregnant women—from the property during work. If a tenant must vacate for 24 hours or more, the owner is responsible for covering the tenant's reasonable relocation expenses, and all hazard reduction work must be carried out by or under the supervision of accredited personnel.
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Property owners and managers operating under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-821 generally document their efforts to clear at-risk occupants from the work area before any paint-disturbing activity begins. Compliant operators provide tenants with reasonable advance notice when access or temporary vacancy is needed, and they arrange or reimburse reasonable relocation costs when a vacancy of 24 hours or more is required. Operators also ensure that all hazard reduction treatments are performed by or under the direct supervision of personnel who hold the accreditation required by § 6-1002 of the same title.
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Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-821 gives tenants the right to have their reasonable out-of-pocket relocation costs covered by the owner whenever a required displacement lasts 24 hours or more. Tenants are also obligated under this provision to allow the owner access at reasonable times and to vacate when reasonably requested for paint-disturbing work; an owner who has made all reasonable efforts but is refused access or vacancy may be shielded from liability for resulting damages. Tenants who believe an owner has failed to meet obligations under § 6-821—such as not reimbursing relocation expenses or using non-accredited workers—may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or a Maryland housing agency to understand available complaint and enforcement options.
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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