The
ALOC is concerned about the Lead Paint situation as
we have to comply with Maryland Lead laws passed in 1996 as well as
Federal EPA regulations. Property owners and or landlords failing
to comply with these laws can receive some pretty hefty fines and
the possibility of lawsuits. The ALOC wants its members to be well
educated in these matters so that they can operate their rental business
in a professional and careful manner while hopefully generating a
profit.
Lead poisoning can be caused by many things including deteriorating
lead paint, toys and jewelry made of or painted with lead paint, soil
contamination, lead in the water supply and many other minute sources
too numerous to mention.
A well informed public, including landlords and tenants, can hopefully
decrease the incidence of lead poisoning. Please keep in mind that
the lead paint problem has diminishing numbers each year. This may
be due to prevention activities as well as the diminishing use of
lead in paint, gasoline and other products that expose the public
to this toxin.
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