Federal and state lead-paint disclosure laws apply to all pre-1978 residential properties in Schenectady County. Landlords, sellers, and contractors must follow EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rules. City of Schenectady has significant pre-1978 housing stock and actively enforces.
Under 24 CFR Part 35 and 42 U.S.C. §4852d, sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing must provide a lead-paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet. Contractors disturbing more than 6 sq ft of paint in pre-1978 residences must be EPA RRP certified. NY General Business Law §778 and NY Public Health Law Article 13 Title 11 set state lead-poisoning-prevention rules. City of Schenectady Code Enforcement investigates lead hazards under its rental-registry program, particularly in older multifamily buildings.
Federal disclosure failure: up to $21,916 per violation; NY PH Law violations: civil penalties and abatement orders.
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