Cal. Civ. Code § 6-822
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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(a) The provisions of this subtitle do not affect: (1) The duties and obligations of an owner of an affected property to repair or maintain the affected property as required under any applicable State or local law or regulation; or (2) The authority of a State or local agency to enforce applicable housing or livability codes or to order lead abatements in accordance with any applicable State or local law or regulation. (b) (1) Notwithstanding § 6–803 of this subtitle, following an environmental investigation in response to a report of a lead poisoned person at risk, the Department or a local jurisdiction, including the local health department, may order an abatement, as defined in § 6–1001 of this title, in any residential property, child care center, family child care home, or preschool facility. (2) No provision of this Act may be construed to limit the treatments which may be encompassed by an order to abate lead hazards. (c) (1) Whenever there is a conflict between the requirements of an abatement order issued by a State or local agency to an owner of an affected property and the provisions of this subtitle, the more stringent provisions of this subtitle and of the abatement order shall be controlling in determining the owner’s obligations regarding the necessary lead hazard reduction treatments that shall be performed in the affected property that is subject to the abatement order. (2) The Department may enforce the terms of an abatement ordered by a local jurisdiction or local health department in a civil or an administrative action.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-822, Maryland's lead-paint subtitle does not override existing state or local duties to maintain housing or the authority of agencies to enforce housing codes and order lead abatements. When a lead-poisoned person is reported, the state Department or a local health department may order a full abatement at any residential property, child care center, or similar facility. If an abatement order conflicts with the subtitle's requirements, whichever standard is more stringent controls what lead hazard reduction work must be done, and the Department can enforce local abatement orders through civil or administrative action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-822 should understand that compliance with the lead-paint subtitle does not substitute for obligations under other state or local housing codes. When a lead-poisoned person is reported at a property, a state or local agency may issue an abatement order that goes beyond the subtitle's standard requirements, and the more stringent of the two sets of obligations will govern the work that must be performed. Operators generally document all lead hazard reduction treatments completed under any such order and retain records demonstrating compliance, since the Department retains authority to enforce local abatement orders through civil or administrative proceedings.
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 § 6-822 preserves tenants' protections under all applicable housing and livability codes, meaning a landlord's obligations do not shrink simply because the lead-paint subtitle applies. If a lead-poisoned person is reported at a residential property, the state Department or local health department has authority to order a full abatement, and the most protective standard—whether from the subtitle or the abatement order—determines what remediation must occur. Tenants who believe a lead hazard exists may report concerns to their local health department, raise a violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available enforcement paths.
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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