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A. Where lead-based paint hazard reduction work is to be performed on the interior or exterior of buildings occupied by one or more persons, not less than three business days before any lead-based paint hazard reduction work is to commence the owner shall provide the following information: (1) Contents of notice. Provide written notice to tenants of the building on which the work is being performed that lead-based paint hazard reduction work is being performed. This notice shall be in compliance with the EPA pre-renovation notification rules set forth in 40 CFR Part 745 , Subpart E, shall be in the form of a sign, letter or memorandum, and shall prominently state the following: Work is scheduled to be performed beginning __________ (date) on this property that may disturb or remove lead-based paint. The persons performing this work are required to follow federal and local laws regulating work with lead-based paint. You may obtain information regarding these laws, or report any suspected violations of these laws, by calling the City of Buffalo at __________ (a number to be designated by the City). The owner of this property is also required to provide occupants with a copy of the lead hazard information pamphlet. B. Early commencement. A property owner may commence, or may authorize a contractor to commence, lead-based paint hazard reduction work less than three business days after providing notices required above when such work must be commenced immediately to correct an emergency condition, that, if not immediately attended to, presents a safety or public health hazard. Upon written request of a tenant, an owner may commence, or authorize a contractor to commence, lead-based paint hazard reduction work on that tenant's unit less than three business days after providing notices required above.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 261 § 261-8 requires property owners to give tenants written notice at least three business days before lead-based paint hazard reduction work begins on a building's interior or exterior. The notice must follow EPA pre-renovation notification rules under 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E, and must clearly state the scheduled start date, the legal obligations of those performing the work, and how to report suspected violations by contacting the City of Buffalo. The three-day waiting period may be shortened in genuine emergencies or, for a specific unit, if the affected tenant makes a written request to the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 261 § 261-8 generally deliver written notice—formatted as a sign, letter, or memorandum—to all building occupants no fewer than three business days before any lead-based paint hazard reduction work is scheduled to start. Compliant operators ensure the notice includes the work start date, a reference to applicable federal and local lead-paint laws, the City of Buffalo contact number for reporting violations, and a copy of the lead hazard information pamphlet. When an emergency condition requires immediate work, or when an individual tenant submits a written request to begin work sooner on their own unit, the three-day period may be shortened accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 261 § 261-8, tenants are entitled to receive written notice at least three business days before lead-based paint hazard reduction work begins in or on their building, along with a lead hazard information pamphlet. The notice must include a City of Buffalo contact number that tenants can use to obtain information about applicable laws or to report suspected violations. Tenants who believe proper notice was not provided may consider contacting the City of Buffalo at the number designated for lead-paint concerns, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney 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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