Cal. Civ. Code § 254.12
Use or sale of lead-bearing paints.
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254.12 Use or sale of lead-bearing paints. (1) No person may apply lead-bearing paints: (a) To any exposed surface on the inside of a dwelling; (b) To the exposed surface of a structure used for the care of children; or (c) To any fixture or other object placed in or upon any exposed surface of a dwelling and ordinarily accessible to children. (2) No person may sell or transfer any fixture or other object intended to be placed upon any surface on the inside of a dwelling, containing a lead-bearing paint and ordinarily accessible to children.
Wisconsin Statute § 254.12 prohibits anyone from applying lead-bearing paint to interior surfaces of a dwelling, to structures used for the care of children, or to fixtures and objects inside a dwelling that children can ordinarily reach. It also bars the sale or transfer of fixtures or objects intended for interior dwelling use if they contain lead-bearing paint and are accessible to children. The rule applies broadly to any person, not just landlords or contractors, reflecting a general public-safety concern about childhood lead exposure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wis. Stat. § 254.12, property owners and managers operating residential dwellings are expected to ensure that no lead-bearing paint is applied to interior surfaces or to fixtures and objects accessible to children during any renovation, touch-up, or maintenance work. Compliant operators typically vet contractors and materials before work begins and avoid purchasing or installing interior fixtures that contain lead-bearing paint. Keeping records of paint products used and contractor qualifications is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wis. Stat. § 254.12 establishes that tenants and their children have a legal protection against the application or introduction of lead-bearing paint on interior dwelling surfaces and on objects children can reach. If a tenant observes or suspects that lead-bearing paint has been applied or that a lead-containing fixture has been installed, they may consider contacting local or state health authorities, who have oversight responsibilities related to lead hazards. Tenant-rights organizations in Wisconsin can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what reporting options may be available under this provision.
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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