Cal. Civ. Code § 6-835
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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Acceptance of a qualified offer by a person at risk, or by a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized under § 6-833 of this subtitle to respond on behalf of a person discharges and releases all potential liability of the offeror, the offeror’s insured or principal, and any participating co-offeror to the person at risk and to the parent or legal guardian of the person at risk for alleged injury or loss caused by the ingestion of lead by the person at risk in the affected property.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-835, when a person at risk (or an authorized representative acting on their behalf) accepts a "qualified offer" from a property owner or other offeror, that acceptance extinguishes any potential legal claims the person at risk—and their parent or legal guardian—might otherwise have against the offeror, the offeror's insurer or principal, and any co-offerors for harm allegedly caused by lead ingestion at the affected property. The provision functions as a liability release tied specifically to the acceptance of a qualified offer as defined elsewhere in the subtitle. It does not affect claims unrelated to lead ingestion at the property covered by the offer.
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Property owners and managers operating under Maryland's lead paint risk-reduction program should understand that Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-835 provides a significant legal protection: once a qualified offer is properly made and accepted, liability exposure to the person at risk and their guardians for lead-ingestion injuries at that property is discharged. Compliant operators generally ensure that their qualified offers meet all statutory requirements set out in the broader subtitle so that the liability release under § 6-835 is valid and enforceable. Insurers and co-offerors named in the offer also benefit from the release upon acceptance, making proper documentation of the offer and acceptance process an important operational practice.
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 § 6-835 establishes that accepting a qualified offer—whether by the person at risk directly or through a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized representative—releases the property owner, their insurer, and any co-offerors from liability for lead-ingestion injuries at the affected property. Tenants and guardians should be aware that this release is legally significant and that the decision to accept or decline a qualified offer can affect future legal options related to lead exposure at that property. Those considering a qualified offer may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or independent legal counsel to understand the full scope of what is being released before making a decision.
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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