24 C.F.R. § 35.1325
§ 35.1325 Abatement. (24 CFR Part 35)
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Abatement shall be performed in accordance with methods and standards established either by a State or Indian tribe under a program authorized by EPA, or by EPA at 40 CFR 745.227(e), and shall be completed by achieving clearance in accordance with § 35.1340. If encapsulation or enclosure is used as a method of abatement, ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities shall be performed as required by the applicable subpart of this part in accordance with § 35.1355. Abatement of an intact, factory-applied prime coating on metal surfaces is not required unless the surface is a friction surface.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1325, when lead-based paint abatement is required in federally regulated housing, it must follow methods and standards set by EPA, an EPA-authorized state program, or an authorized Indian tribe program, and must be verified complete through a formal clearance process. If the abatement method chosen is encapsulation or enclosure rather than full removal, the property must continue to receive ongoing lead-based paint maintenance going forward. One notable limitation in this rule is that intact, factory-applied prime coatings on metal surfaces are generally exempt from abatement requirements unless the surface experiences friction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.1325 generally ensure that any abatement work is carried out by certified contractors following EPA-approved or state/tribal-authorized methods, and that clearance testing is completed and documented before the work is considered finished. When encapsulation or enclosure is selected as the abatement approach, compliant operators establish and follow an ongoing maintenance plan for those treated surfaces as outlined in § 35.1355. Operators also typically assess whether metal surfaces in the property bear intact, factory-applied prime coatings, since those surfaces are generally not subject to abatement requirements under this provision unless they are friction surfaces.
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 § 35.1325, tenants in federally regulated housing have an interest in knowing that any lead abatement performed on their property must meet specific federal or state/tribal standards and must pass a formal clearance process before being considered complete. If a landlord uses encapsulation or enclosure rather than full removal, the rule requires that ongoing maintenance of those treated surfaces continue, which tenants can reference if maintenance appears to be neglected. Tenants who have concerns about whether abatement was properly completed may explore options such as contacting their local or state housing agency, reaching out to a HUD field office, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with lead paint regulations under § 35.1325.
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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