Cal. Civ. Code § 6-836
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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An owner of an affected property is not liable, for alleged injury or loss caused by ingestion of lead by a person at risk in the affected property, to a person at risk or a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized under § 6-833 of this subtitle to respond on behalf of a person at risk who rejects a qualified offer made by the owner or the owner’s insurer or agent if, during the period of the alleged ingestion of lead by the person at risk, and with respect to the affected property in which the exposure allegedly occurred, the owner: (1) Has given to the tenant the notices required by §§ 6-820 and 6-823 of this subtitle; and (2) Was in compliance with: (i) The registration provisions of Part III of this subtitle; and (ii) The applicable risk reduction standard and response standard under § 6-815 or § 6-819 of this subtitle, and the risk reduction schedule under § 6-817 of this subtitle.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-836, Maryland law provides a liability shield to property owners when a person at risk (or someone acting on their behalf) rejects a qualified offer made by the owner or insurer. The shield applies only if, during the period when lead ingestion allegedly occurred, the owner had delivered all required notices under §§ 6-820 and 6-823, maintained proper registration, and met the applicable risk reduction and response standards. In other words, the rule conditions the owner's protection from civil liability on documented compliance with the broader lead-paint regulatory program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should understand that Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-836 ties liability protection directly to a documented compliance record. Operators who maintain current registration, deliver the notices required by §§ 6-820 and 6-823, and adhere to the risk reduction standards under §§ 6-815, 6-817, and 6-819 are the ones positioned to invoke this shield when a qualified offer is rejected. Keeping organized records of inspections, certifications, notice deliveries, and registration renewals is the kind of practice that supports a compliance showing under this provision.
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 § 6-836 establishes that an owner's liability protection is conditional — it only applies when the owner has actually met specific notice, registration, and risk-reduction requirements during the period of alleged lead exposure. If a person at risk or their representative receives a qualified offer, they have the right to evaluate whether the owner truly satisfied all of those prerequisites before deciding how to respond. Tenants or guardians who have questions about whether an owner met these conditions may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Maryland's lead-paint 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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