Buffalo, NY Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

If the property was constructed prior to 1978, the owner shall certify that the owner is aware of the possibility of lead in the property; that the owner is aware of federal disclosure requirements concerning property that may contain lead and has complied with federal disclosure requirements; and that the owner is familiar with the use of lead-safe methods during painting, renovation, or repair of the property. Said certification will be made available for completion on the City of Buffalo webpage and in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services at City Hall.

B. Failure to provide such information shall be grounds to deny a rental dwelling unit registration certificate.

§ 264-5. (Reserved) § 264-6. Issuance or denial of rental dwelling unit registration. Upon completion of an inspection of a building and dwelling units therein, if the Commissioner finds noncompliance with the housing code, the Commissioner shall issue a notice of violation in accordance with § 264-15 of this chapter for the correction of any violations of the housing code. Upon reinspection, if the Commissioner finds noncompliance with the notice of violation the Commissioner shall deny a certificate or revoke any issued certificate in accordance with the procedure set forth in § 264-10 of this chapter. The Commissioner shall issue a written statement setting forth the reasons for the denial or revocation.

§ 264-7. Effect of denial or revocation.

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