24 C.F.R. § 35.825
§ 35.825 Ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation. (24 CFR Part 35)
Operative Text
HUD shall incorporate ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation, in accordance with § 35.1355, into regular building operations if HUD retains ownership of the residential property for more than 12 months.
Under § 35.825, when HUD retains ownership of a residential property for more than 12 months, it must fold ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation into the property's regular building operations, following the standards set out in § 35.1355. This rule establishes a time-based trigger: the longer HUD holds the property, the more it is obligated to treat lead-paint oversight as a routine operational matter rather than a one-time action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 35.825 applies specifically to HUD as the property owner rather than to private landlords, operators managing HUD-owned residential properties should be aware that compliant operations include scheduling and documenting lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation activities consistent with § 35.1355 once the 12-month ownership threshold is crossed. Property managers overseeing such assets generally keep records showing that these activities have been integrated into standard maintenance cycles.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of HUD-owned properties may have an interest in knowing that § 35.825 requires HUD to conduct ongoing lead-based paint maintenance and reevaluation as part of regular building operations when ownership extends beyond 12 months. Tenants who believe this obligation is not being met can raise the issue with HUD's local field office, contact a local tenant-rights organization, or explore whether the concern can be raised as part of a housing complaint process.
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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