Pre-1978 housing in Albuquerque is subject to federal lead-disclosure law, EPA RRP rules for renovation, and city environmental health enforcement when child-occupied facilities are involved.
Albuquerque follows federal Title X lead-based paint disclosure rules for pre-1978 housing sales and rentals. Renovation, repair, and painting in target housing or child-occupied facilities must be performed by EPA-certified RRP firms. The city Environmental Health Department investigates elevated blood-lead complaints and can refer landlords to NM Environment Department for enforcement. Demolition and renovation permits issued by Albuquerque Planning may require a lead-safe practices acknowledgement when the structure predates 1978.
Failure to disclose, hire RRP-certified firms, or contain lead dust can lead to EPA penalties, NM Environment Department citations, civil tenant lawsuits, and remediation orders.
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