24 C.F.R. § 35.320
§ 35.320 Hazard reduction. (24 CFR Part 35)
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Each owner shall conduct interim controls consistent with the findings of the risk assessment report. Hazard reduction shall be conducted in accordance with subpart R of this part.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.320, property owners are required to carry out interim controls that align with whatever hazards were identified in a risk assessment report, and any broader hazard reduction work must follow the procedures set out in subpart R of Part 35. This rule applies to covered federally-assisted housing and is aimed at reducing lead-based paint hazards. The provision ties the scope of required action directly to the findings of the risk assessment, meaning the assessment itself drives what work must be done.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 35.320, a compliant property owner generally ensures that a risk assessment has been completed and then implements interim controls that directly correspond to the hazards documented in that report. Operators typically maintain records demonstrating that hazard reduction activities were carried out in accordance with subpart R of 24 CFR Part 35, which sets detailed standards for methods, worker qualifications, and clearance testing. Keeping thorough documentation of both the risk assessment findings and the responsive hazard reduction work is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 35.320 establishes that tenants in covered federally-assisted housing have a right to live in a unit where the owner has addressed lead-based paint hazards identified through a risk assessment, using methods that meet federal standards under subpart R. If a tenant believes hazard reduction has not been performed consistent with a risk assessment's findings, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the property's administering agency, filing a complaint with HUD, or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Reviewing any disclosure or notification documents provided by the owner can help a tenant understand what hazards were identified and what actions were supposed to follow under § 35.320.
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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