Cal. Civ. Code § 6-824
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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An owner shall disclose an obligation to perform either the modified or full risk reduction treatment to an affected property under this subtitle to any prospective purchaser of an affected property at or prior to the time a contract of sale is executed, if: (1) An event has occurred that requires performance of either the modified or full risk reduction treatment to the affected property under this subtitle; and (2) The owner will not perform the required treatment prior to the transfer of ownership.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-824, when a property owner has been triggered to perform lead-paint risk reduction treatment on an affected property but will not complete that treatment before selling, the owner must inform any prospective buyer of that outstanding obligation before or at the time a sales contract is signed. This rule ensures that buyers are not left unaware of unresolved lead-hazard responsibilities attached to the property. The disclosure requirement applies regardless of whether the required treatment is the modified or the full risk reduction standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-824 who have an outstanding lead risk reduction obligation and plan to sell before completing the required treatment generally document and deliver a clear written disclosure to prospective purchasers before executing any contract of sale. Compliant operators typically keep records of when a triggering event occurred, what treatment type is required, and when and how the disclosure was made. Maintaining organized lead-compliance files helps demonstrate that the disclosure obligation was met at the appropriate point in the transaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-824 establishes that buyers of affected properties must be told about any unresolved lead risk reduction obligations before a sale is finalized, which can also affect tenants who occupy those properties. If you are a tenant in a property that has changed hands and you believe a required lead treatment was not disclosed or performed, you may have grounds to raise that concern with Maryland's relevant housing or environmental authorities. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Maryland's lead paint laws can help you understand what options may be available under this subtitle.
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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