Pre-1978 Los Angeles housing is governed by the federal EPA RRP rule and California Title 17, with LAHD overseeing rental-unit lead hazard disclosure and abatement enforcement.
Residential properties in Los Angeles built before 1978 are subject to the federal EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule and California Title 17 lead-hazard regulations. The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) administers lead-related inspections and enforcement for rental units through the Rent Stabilization and Code Enforcement programs. Property owners must disclose known lead-based paint hazards to tenants before lease signing and provide the EPA pamphlet on protecting families from lead. Any renovation, repair, or painting that disturbs 6 square feet or more of painted surfaces in a pre-1978 dwelling must be performed by an EPA-certified renovator following lead-safe work practices, including containment, prohibited high-dust methods, and specialized cleaning. Los Angeles also participates in lead soil abatement programs for pre-1978 properties with elevated soil lead levels. Violations can trigger habitability citations, rent-reduction orders, and civil penalties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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