24 C.F.R. § 35.1220
§ 35.1220 Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
Notwithstanding the designation of the PHA, grantee, participating jurisdiction, or Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) recipient as the designated party for this subpart, the owner shall incorporate ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities into regular building operations in accordance with § 35.1355(a).
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1220, even when a public housing authority, grantee, participating jurisdiction, or IHBG recipient has been formally designated as the responsible party under the applicable subpart, the property owner retains a direct obligation to weave ongoing lead-based paint maintenance into the routine operations of the building. This requirement points to the standards set out in § 35.1355(a) as the benchmark for what those maintenance activities must look like. The rule makes clear that administrative designations do not shift the owner's underlying maintenance duty away from the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners covered by 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1220 generally integrate lead-based paint maintenance tasks—such as regular visual assessments, prompt attention to deteriorating painted surfaces, and recordkeeping—into their standard building-operations schedules rather than treating them as one-time events. Compliant operators do not assume that a PHA or other designated party's involvement relieves them of this ongoing responsibility. Reviewing the specific activity standards in § 35.1355(a) is a common starting point for building a maintenance protocol that aligns with the rule.
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 § 35.1220, tenants in covered housing have an interest in knowing that their property owner is independently required to maintain lead-based paint on an ongoing basis, regardless of whether a housing authority or other entity has been designated under the subpart. If painted surfaces appear deteriorated or maintenance appears neglected, tenants can document conditions, raise concerns with the relevant housing authority or HUD field office, or contact a local tenant-rights organization familiar with federal lead-paint rules. The existence of § 35.1220's owner-specific duty can also be relevant context when raising a maintenance-related complaint or defense in a housing proceeding.
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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