24 C.F.R. § 35.720
§ 35.720 Multifamily properties receiving up to $5,000 per unit, and single family properties. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
Effective September 15, 2000, the requirements of this section shall apply to a multifamily residential property that is receiving an average of up to and including $5,000 per assisted dwelling unit annually in project-based assistance and to a single family residential property that is receiving project-based assistance through the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation program, the Project-Based Certificate program, or any other HUD program providing project-based assistance. (a) Activities at initial and periodic inspection—(1) Visual assessment. During the initial and periodic inspections, an inspector trained in visual assessment for deteriorated paint surfaces in accordance with procedures established by HUD shall conduct a visual assessment of all painted surfaces in order to identify any deteriorated paint. (2) Paint stabilization. The owner shall stabilize each deteriorated paint surface in accordance with § 35.1330(a) and § 35.1330(b) before occupancy of a vacant dwelling unit or, where a unit is occupied, within 30 days of notification of the results of the visual assessment. Paint stabilization is considered complete when clearance is achieved in accordance with § 35.1340. (3) Notice. The owner shall provide a notice to occupants in accordance with § 35.125(b) (1) and (c) describing the results of the clearance examination. (b) Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities. The owner shall incorporate ongoing lead-based paint maintenance activities into regular building operations in accordance with § 35.1355(a), unless all lead-based paint has been removed. (c) Child with an elevated blood lead level. If a child of less than 6 years of age living in a dwelling unit covered by this section has an elevated blood lead level, the owner shall comply with the requirements of § 35.730.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 § 35.720, HUD-assisted multifamily properties receiving up to $5,000 per unit annually and certain single-family properties in Section 8 or similar programs must follow specific lead-based paint protocols. These include trained visual assessments of painted surfaces during inspections, stabilization of any deteriorated paint within defined timeframes, and written notice to occupants about clearance results. Owners must also weave ongoing lead-based paint maintenance into routine building operations, and additional requirements are triggered if a child under six is found to have an elevated blood lead level.
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Property owners covered by § 35.720 generally ensure that inspections are conducted by HUD-trained visual assessors and that any deteriorated paint is stabilized—before a vacant unit is reoccupied or within 30 days for occupied units—followed by clearance testing. Compliant operators provide written notices to occupants describing clearance results and integrate lead-based paint maintenance into standard building operations unless all lead-based paint has been removed. When a child under six in a covered unit is identified with an elevated blood lead level, § 35.720(c) directs owners to meet the additional requirements set out in § 35.730.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in HUD-assisted properties covered by § 35.720 have the right to receive written notice describing the results of any lead paint clearance examination conducted at their unit. If deteriorated paint is identified, the rule requires the owner to address it within a set timeframe, and tenants who believe this has not occurred may contact their local HUD field office or a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Households with a child under six who has an elevated blood lead level may have additional protections triggered under § 35.720(c), and consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify what steps are generally available.
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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