Cal. Civ. Code § 701.310
Manner of abatement — owner may perform abatement, when
Operative Text
1. Any abatement of the lead hazard from the dwelling or child-occupied facility shall be performed in a manner so as not to endanger the health of its occupants or persons performing the abatement. 2. To the extent permitted by federal regulations, an individual who is an owner, a partner in a partnership owning, or a corporate officer in a corporation owning a dwelling and who is not licensed pursuant to section 701.312 may personally perform lead abatement within a dwelling that he or she owns, unless the residential dwelling is occupied by a person or persons other than the owner, or the owner's immediate family while these activities are being performed, or a child residing in the building has been identified as having an elevated blood lead level. Prior to beginning such abatement, the owner shall consult with the department regarding the most effective method of conducting such lead abatement activities and of the proper procedures in performing those activities.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 701.310 establishes two key requirements for lead hazard abatement in dwellings and child-occupied facilities. First, any abatement work must be carried out in a way that does not endanger the health of occupants or the workers performing the abatement. Second, under certain conditions and to the extent federal regulations allow, an unlicensed owner may personally perform lead abatement in a property they own — but only if the dwelling is occupied solely by the owner or their immediate family during the work, and no child in the building has been identified as having an elevated blood lead level. Before starting any such owner-performed abatement, the owner must consult with the relevant state department about proper methods and procedures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 701.310, property owners who wish to personally perform lead abatement without a license must first confirm that the dwelling will be occupied only by themselves or their immediate family during the abatement period, and that no child in the building has been identified with an elevated blood lead level. Before beginning any such work, compliant operators consult with the Missouri department overseeing lead abatement to understand the most effective and proper procedures. For any abatement work — whether owner-performed or contractor-performed — the work must be conducted in a manner that protects the health of all occupants and workers on-site, as required by § 701.310.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 701.310 provides important health protections for people living in dwellings where lead abatement is being performed: the work must be conducted in a way that does not endanger occupants' health. Notably, an unlicensed owner is prohibited from personally performing lead abatement if the dwelling is occupied by anyone other than the owner or their immediate family, or if a child in the building has been identified with an elevated blood lead level. Tenants who believe abatement work is being performed in violation of § 701.310 may consider contacting the Missouri department responsible for lead safety oversight, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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