Cal. Civ. Code § 6-840
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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(a) The amounts payable under a qualified offer made under this part are subject to the following aggregate maximum caps: (1) $7,500 for all medically necessary treatments as provided and limited in § 6-839(a) and (b) of this subtitle; and (2) $9,500 for relocation benefits which shall include: (i) Relocation expenses; (ii) A rent subsidy, up to 150% of the existing rent each month, for the period until the person at risk reaches the age of 6 years, or in the case of a pregnant woman, until the child born as a result of that pregnancy reaches the age of 6 years; and (iii) Incidental expenses which may be incurred by the household, such as transportation and child care expenses. (b) All payments under a qualified offer specified in subsection (a) of this section shall be paid to the provider of the service, except that payment of incidental expenses as provided by subsection (a)(2)(iii) of this section may be paid directly to the person at risk, or in the case of a child, to the parent or legal guardian of the person at risk. (c) The payments under a qualified offer may not be considered income or an asset of the person at risk, the parent of a person at risk who is a child, the legal guardian, or a person who accepts the offer on behalf of a person at risk who is a child under § 6-833 of this subtitle for the purposes of determining eligibility for any State entitlement program.
Under Maryland's lead paint law, Md. Code Ann., Env. § 6-840, a qualified offer made to a person at risk of lead exposure carries specific dollar caps on what must be provided: up to $7,500 for medically necessary treatments and up to $9,500 for relocation benefits, which can include moving costs, a monthly rent subsidy of up to 150% of current rent until the affected child turns six, and incidental household expenses like transportation and child care. Most payments go directly to service providers, though incidental expenses may be paid to the affected individual or a child's parent or guardian. Importantly, these payments are not counted as income or assets when determining eligibility for Maryland state entitlement programs.
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Property owners participating in the qualified offer process under Md. Code Ann., Env. § 6-840 generally structure their offers to stay within the statutory caps—$7,500 for medical treatment and $9,500 for relocation—and direct payments to the appropriate service providers rather than to individuals, except where incidental expenses are involved. Compliant operators keep documentation showing that payments were made to providers and that any direct payments to individuals were limited to allowable incidental expenses. Understanding that these payments do not affect a recipient's eligibility for state benefit programs can be relevant context when communicating with affected households about the offer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. § 6-840, a qualified offer must stay within defined benefit caps, but those benefits—including a rent subsidy of up to 150% of your current monthly rent until a child at risk turns six—cannot be counted against you when Maryland determines your eligibility for state assistance programs. If you are a parent or guardian of a child at risk, incidental expenses such as transportation and child care may be paid directly to you rather than to a third-party provider. Tenants who have questions about whether a qualified offer meets the requirements of this provision may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or a legal aid office familiar with Maryland's lead paint statutes.
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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