Property Owners
“Landlords cannot harass, retaliate against or seek to evict tenants solely because they make good faith complaints to a government agency about violations of any health or safety laws.” Real Property Law §223-b
HUD Disclosure Rule
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) joint Lead Disclosure Rule requires owners of properties built before 1978 notify potential renters or buyers of the presence of lead paint.
- Owners of rental housing must disclose information to potential renters and must give tenants a copy of the “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” pamphlet before a lease is signed.
- Sellers must disclose information about any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards before selling a home.
- Buyers have up to 10 days to check for lead hazards.
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP Rule)
The EPA’s RRP rule applies to contractors, property managers, and others who perform renovations in homes built before 1978. The RRP Rule requires that renovations be done by employees certified by the EPA to follow lead-safe work practices.
If your home/rental property was inspected by the Onondaga County Health Department and you received a letter notifying you that lead paint hazards were found on your property,
- Financial assistance for repairs to remove lead paint may be available.
- Property owners who do not qualify for free lead inspections may contact an EPA-certified contractor for assistance. A searchable list of certified contractors can be found here.
Resources:
- Landlord training from the Greater Syracuse Tenants Network
- EPA Guidance for Property Managers
- Learn more about making your home healthy!
EPA Training
Onondaga County offers free EPA training to help get more individuals certified in lead-safe work practices. Learn more or sign up here.
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
This program helps reduce lead paint hazards in privately owned, residential structures throughout Onondaga County. Lead hazards are often found on painted window frames, wood siding, and painted doors. Learn more here.
More information is available by calling the Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271 by visiting our resources page.