Cal. Civ. Code § 6-852
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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(a) The Department may, at any time, spot check affected properties that have been reported as satisfying the risk reduction standard or verified as satisfying the modified risk reduction standard. (b) If a spot check pursuant to subsection (a) of this section reveals that an affected property that has been reported as satisfying the risk reduction standard under § 6-815 of this subtitle does not satisfy that standard, the Department may order that the owner of the property satisfy the risk reduction standard, as verified by an inspection conducted within 30 days of receipt of the order. (c) If a spot check pursuant to subsection (a) of this section reveals that an affected property that has been verified as satisfying the modified risk reduction standard under § 6-819 of this subtitle, but has not been reported as satisfying the risk reduction standard under § 6-815 of this subtitle, does not satisfy the modified risk reduction standard, the Department may order the owner of the property to satisfy the modified risk reduction standard, as verified by an inspection conducted within 30 days of receipt of the order.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852, Maryland's Department of the Environment retains ongoing authority to conduct unannounced spot checks on rental properties that have previously been reported or verified as meeting lead paint risk reduction standards. If a spot check reveals that a property no longer meets the applicable standard—whether the standard risk reduction standard under § 6-815 or the modified risk reduction standard under § 6-819—the Department may issue a compliance order to the property owner. That order requires the owner to bring the property back into compliance and have it verified by an independent inspection within 30 days of receiving the order.
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Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852, compliant property owners generally maintain lead-safe conditions on an ongoing basis, not merely at the time of initial certification, because the Department of the Environment can conduct spot checks at any time after a property has been reported or verified as meeting a risk reduction standard. Operators who receive a compliance order following a failed spot check are expected to remediate the identified deficiencies and arrange for a verification inspection within the 30-day window specified in the order. Keeping records of routine lead-safe maintenance and prior inspection reports is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance.
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 gives tenants an important assurance: a landlord's prior certification that a property meets a lead paint risk reduction standard does not end the state's oversight, because the Department of the Environment may conduct spot checks at any time and can order corrective action if a property is found out of compliance. Tenants who have concerns about lead conditions in a property that has been previously certified may contact the Maryland Department of the Environment to inquire about the property's compliance history or to report potential issues. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can also help tenants understand what rights and remedies 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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