24 C.F.R. § 35.1210
§ 35.1210 Notices and pamphlet. (24 CFR Part 35)
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(a) Notice. In cases where evaluation or paint stabilization is undertaken, the owner shall provide a notice to residents in accordance with § 35.125. A visual assessment alone is not considered an evaluation for purposes of this part. (b) Lead hazard information pamphlet. The owner shall provide the lead hazard information pamphlet in accordance with § 35.130.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1210, when a property owner carries out an evaluation or paint stabilization at a federally assisted housing unit, residents must receive a formal written notice meeting the standards set out in § 35.125. The rule clarifies that a simple visual look at painted surfaces does not qualify as an 'evaluation' for these purposes, so the notice requirement is not triggered by a visual check alone. Separately, owners are also required to distribute the official lead hazard information pamphlet to residents in the manner described in § 35.130.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1210 generally ensure that any time a qualifying evaluation—such as a risk assessment or inspection, but not a mere visual assessment—or paint stabilization work is performed, the required resident notice is prepared and delivered in compliance with § 35.125. Compliant operators also maintain records showing that the lead hazard information pamphlet was distributed to residents as specified under § 35.130. Keeping documentation of both the notice delivery and pamphlet distribution is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance during HUD oversight reviews.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1210, residents of federally assisted housing have the right to receive a formal notice whenever their landlord conducts a qualifying evaluation or paint stabilization, as well as the official lead hazard information pamphlet. If you believe these materials were not provided as required, you may raise the issue with your local HUD field office or public housing authority, or contact a tenant-rights organization familiar with federal lead-safety rules. Keeping records of any communications or documents you do or do not receive related to § 35.1210 can be useful when exploring 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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