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When an adult occupant is unavailable for signature or refuses to sign the acknowledgment of receipt of the pamphlet, the person conducting the renovation, remodeling, or repainting is permitted by subrule 469.3(2) to certify delivery for each instance. In addition to subrule 469.3(2): 469.6(1) If an adult occupant is unavailable for signature, the certification shall contain the printed name and dated signature of the person conducting the renovation, remodeling, or repainting, the address of the unit, and the attempted delivery dates and times under the following language: I certify that I have made a good-faith effort to deliver the pamphlet entitled Lead Poisoning: How to Protect Iowa Families or the federal pamphlet, Renovate Right, to the unit listed below at the dates and times indicated, and that an adult occupant was unavailable to sign the acknowledgment. I further certify that I have left a copy of the pamphlet at the unit with the occupant. 469.6(2) If the occupant refuses to sign the acknowledgment, the certification shall contain the printed name and dated signature of the person conducting the renovation, remodeling, or repainting, the address of the unit, the attempted delivery dates and times, and the location where the pamphlet was left at the unit (e.g., taped to the door, slipped under the door) under the following language: I certify that I have made a good-faith effort to deliver the pamphlet entitled Lead Poisoning: How to Protect Iowa Families or the federal pamphlet, Renovate Right, to the unit listed below at the dates and times indicated, and that the occupant refused to sign the acknowledgment. I further certify that I have left a copy of the pamphlet at the unit.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 481—469 § 481—469.6 establishes a certified-delivery process for lead-safety pamphlets when adult occupants are either unavailable to sign or refuse to sign an acknowledgment of receipt before renovation, remodeling, or repainting work begins in target housing. In the unavailability scenario, the renovator must document the dates and times of attempted delivery and confirm that a copy of the pamphlet was left at the unit. In the refusal scenario, the renovator must additionally note where the pamphlet was physically left (for example, taped to the door or slipped under it). Both scenarios require a printed name, dated signature, and the unit address on the certification.
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Under Iowa Admin. Code r. 481—469 § 481—469.6, operators overseeing renovation, remodeling, or repainting in target housing generally maintain two distinct certification forms—one for occupant unavailability and one for occupant refusal—each capturing the required identifying details, attempted delivery dates and times, and unit address. Compliant operators conducting work under the refusal scenario also record the specific location where the pamphlet was left at the unit. Keeping these completed certifications on file supports demonstrable compliance with the lead-safe renovation requirements established in rule 481—469.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 481—469 § 481—469.6 means that even if a tenant is unavailable or declines to sign a receipt, the renovator is still required to make a documented, good-faith effort to deliver the lead-safety pamphlet and leave a copy at the unit. Tenants can ask to see the certification record to confirm that the required delivery attempts were made and properly documented. Those who believe the certification process was not followed may consider contacting the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing 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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