24 C.F.R. § 35.200
§ 35.200 Purpose and applicability. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
The purpose of this subpart C is to establish procedures to eliminate as far as practicable lead-based paint hazards prior to the sale of a residential property that is owned by a Federal agency other than HUD. The requirements of this subpart apply to any residential property offered for sale on or after September 15, 2000.
Section 35.200 of 24 CFR Part 35 establishes the framework for addressing lead-based paint hazards in federally owned residential properties before they are sold, specifically for properties owned by federal agencies other than HUD. The rule applies to any such residential property put up for sale on or after September 15, 2000. Its overarching goal is to reduce lead-based paint hazards to the extent practicable before ownership transfers to a new buyer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Federal agencies and property managers overseeing the sale of federally owned residential properties should be aware that § 35.200 triggers lead-based paint hazard procedures for any property listed for sale on or after September 15, 2000. Compliant operators generally ensure that hazard evaluation and reduction steps are completed prior to completing a sale, in accordance with the broader requirements of Subpart C. Agencies other than HUD that manage residential real estate portfolios typically build these lead-based paint procedures into their pre-sale compliance checklists.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 35.200, prospective buyers and tenants of formerly federal residential properties have an interest in knowing that lead-based paint hazard procedures are supposed to be completed before a sale is finalized for properties sold on or after September 15, 2000. If you believe these requirements were not followed in connection with a property you occupy or are purchasing, general enforcement paths include contacting the relevant federal agency, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting a housing advocacy group familiar with federal lead-paint regulations. HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes is one publicly available resource for understanding how these rules are administered.
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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