Cal. Civ. Code § 6-831

Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/12/2026MarylandLead-Based Paint

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 6-831
(a) A qualified offer may be made to a person at risk under this part by:

(1) The owner of the affected property in which the person at risk resides or regularly spends at least 24 hours a week;

(2) An insurer of the owner; or

(3) An agent of the owner.

(b) Upon notice to a third party, an offeror may designate the third party as a co-offeror.

(c) If a qualified offer is made under subsection (a) of this section, the qualified offer shall:

(1) Be made within 30 days after the offeror receives notice under § 6-828 of this subtitle;

(2) Include the provisions specified in § 6-839 of this subtitle; and

(3) Satisfy the requirements of § 6-832(a) of this subtitle.
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Plain English

Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-831, a 'qualified offer' related to lead-paint risk reduction can be extended to a person at risk by a property owner, the owner's insurer, or the owner's agent. The offer must be made within 30 days of the offeror receiving the required notice under § 6-828, and it must include the provisions and satisfy the requirements set out in related sections of the subtitle. An offeror also has the option to bring in a third party as a co-offeror by providing that party with proper notice.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and their agents or insurers operating under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-831 generally act promptly once they receive a § 6-828 notice, ensuring that any qualified offer is delivered within the 30-day window. Compliant operators confirm that the offer includes all provisions required by § 6-839 and meets the standards of § 6-832(a). When involving a third party as a co-offeror, owners typically provide that party with formal notice as the statute requires.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-831 establishes that persons at risk—such as those residing in or regularly spending significant time in an affected property—are entitled to receive a qualified offer from the owner, insurer, or owner's agent within a defined timeframe. If a qualified offer is not made within 30 days of the required notice, or if the offer does not meet the content and procedural requirements of the related sections, this may be relevant to any rights or remedies available under the subtitle. Tenants who believe an offer was untimely or deficient may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Maryland's lead-paint risk reduction laws.

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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Md. Code Ann. § 6-828
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Md. Code Ann. § 6-839
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Md. Code Ann. § 6-832
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Related Rules

§ 127H
Repealed, 1992, 407, Sec. 9
§ 127M
Repealed, 1975, 615
§ 190
Program for the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of lead poisoning; lead poisoning control director; advisory committee

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