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1. a. A person who performs renovation, remodeling, or repainting services for target housing or a child-occupied facility for compensation shall provide an approved lead hazard information pamphlet to the owner and occupant of the housing or facility prior to commencing the services. The department shall adopt rules to implement the renovation, remodeling, and repainting lead hazard notification process under this section. b. The rules shall include but are not limited to an authorization that the lead hazard notification to parents or guardians of the children attending a child-occupied facility may be completed by posting an informational sign and a copy of the approved lead hazard information pamphlet. The rules shall also address requirements for notification of parents or guardians of the children visiting a child-occupied facility when the facility is vacant for an extended period of time. 2. A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for each offense.
Iowa Code ch. 10A § 10A.903 establishes a lead hazard notification requirement for anyone paid to perform renovation, remodeling, or repainting work on target housing or child-occupied facilities. Before work begins, an approved lead hazard information pamphlet must be delivered to both the property owner and the occupant. For child-occupied facilities, notification to parents or guardians may be satisfied by posting a sign and a copy of the pamphlet, with additional rules addressing situations where the facility is vacant for an extended period. Violations of this section can result in a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per offense.
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Under Iowa Code ch. 10A § 10A.903, property owners who hire contractors for renovation, remodeling, or repainting work on target housing or child-occupied facilities should be aware that the contractor is required to provide an approved lead hazard information pamphlet before work begins. Compliant operators typically confirm that this pamphlet has been delivered to both themselves and any occupants prior to the start of any covered project. Keeping documentation that the pamphlet was received can be a useful part of a property owner's records for covered renovation projects.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Code ch. 10A § 10A.903 gives occupants of target housing or child-occupied facilities the right to receive an approved lead hazard information pamphlet from any paid contractor before renovation, remodeling, or repainting work begins. If a contractor starts covered work without providing this pamphlet, that contractor may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per offense. Tenants who believe this notification requirement was not met may consider contacting the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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