Cal. Civ. Code § 6-820
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle, according to the following schedule: (1) At least 25% of the owner’s affected properties by May 25, 1996; (2) At least 50% of the owner’s affected properties by August 25, 1996; (3) At least 75% of the owner’s affected properties by November 25, 1996; and (4) 100% of the owner’s affected properties by February 25, 1997. (b) On or after February 24, 1996, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy. (c) An owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle at least every 2 years after last giving the notice to the tenant. (d) The owner shall include, with the notice of the tenant’s rights that is provided to a tenant under this section upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy, a copy of the current verified inspection certificate for the affected property prepared under § 6–818 of this subtitle. (e) (1) Notice given under this section shall be written, and shall be sent by: (i) Certified mail, return receipt requested; or (ii) A verifiable method approved by the Department. (2) When giving notice to a tenant under this section, the owner shall provide documentation of the notice to the Department in a manner acceptable to the Department. (3) A notice required to be given to a tenant under this section shall be sent to a party or parties identified as the lessee in a written lease in effect for an affected property or, if there is no written lease, the party or parties to whom the property was rented. (f) A person who has acquired, or will acquire, an affected property shall give the notice required under this section to the tenant of the affected property: (1) Before transfer of legal title; or (2) Within 15 days following transfer of legal title.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-820, owners of affected properties in Maryland are required to provide tenants with a Department-prepared notice explaining tenant rights related to lead paint inspections and related protections. This notice must be delivered at the start of a tenancy or upon lease signing, repeated at least every two years, and accompanied by a current verified inspection certificate when given at the inception of a tenancy. The notice must be sent by certified mail or another Department-approved verifiable method, and owners must document delivery to the Department.
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Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-820 sets out specific obligations for owners of affected properties regarding tenant notification. Compliant operators use the Department-prepared notice form, deliver it via certified mail or a Department-approved method at lease signing or tenancy inception, attach the current verified inspection certificate at that time, and repeat the notice at least every two years. Owners also keep documentation of each notice delivery and submit that documentation to the Department in an acceptable format, and those who acquire affected properties ensure notice is given before or within 15 days of title transfer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-820 gives tenants of affected properties the right to receive a Department-prepared notice describing their rights under the lead paint inspection and risk reduction provisions, both at the start of a tenancy and at least every two years thereafter. Tenants are also entitled to receive a copy of the current verified inspection certificate when the notice is provided at the beginning of a tenancy. Tenants who believe they have not received required notices may consider contacting the Maryland Department of the Environment, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a violation of this provision may be relevant to any dispute with their landlord.
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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