Cal. Civ. Code § 6-823
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Operative Text
(a) By May 23, 1996, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of each of the owner’s affected properties a lead poisoning information packet prepared or designated by the Department. (b) On or after February 24, 1996, upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy for an affected property, the owner of the affected property shall give to the tenant a lead poisoning information packet prepared or designated by the Department. (c) An owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property another copy of the lead poisoning information packet prepared or designated by the Department at least every 2 years after last giving the information packet to the tenant. (d) A packet given to a tenant under this section shall be sent by: (1) Certified mail, return receipt requested; or (2) A verifiable method approved by the Department. (e) The packet 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 packet 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 § 6-823, owners of affected properties in Maryland are required to provide tenants with a state-approved lead poisoning information packet at the start of a tenancy, at least once every two years thereafter, and when ownership of the property changes hands. The packet must be delivered by certified mail with return receipt requested or through another verifiable method approved by the Department. This rule is designed to ensure tenants receive consistent, documented notice about lead paint hazards associated with their housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-823 sets out specific timing and delivery requirements that compliant property owners follow when distributing the Department-designated lead poisoning information packet. Operators generally provide the packet at lease signing or tenancy inception, repeat delivery at least every two years, and arrange for delivery again whenever the property is sold or transferred—either before or within 15 days of the title transfer. Maintaining records of certified mail receipts or other Department-approved delivery confirmations is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
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 § 6-823 gives tenants of affected properties the right to receive a lead poisoning information packet from their owner at the start of a tenancy, periodically every two years, and when the property changes ownership. If a tenant has not received this packet as required, that gap in disclosure may be relevant to any lead-related complaint or legal proceeding. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the Maryland Department of the Environment 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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