Lubbock homes built before 1978 fall under EPA RRP rules requiring certified contractors. Sellers and landlords must disclose known lead paint hazards federally.
The federal EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E) applies to renovation, repair, and painting projects disturbing more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior painted surfaces in pre-1978 dwellings and child-occupied facilities. Contractors must be EPA-certified firms employing certified renovators, use lead-safe work practices (containment, dust control, cleaning verification), and provide the Renovate Right pamphlet to owners and occupants before work begins. The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 USC 4852d) requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead paint and hazards, provide the EPA lead pamphlet, and include specific disclosure language in contracts and leases, with a 10-day inspection opportunity for buyers. Texas does not have a state-specific abatement licensing program separate from federal requirements; EPA administers RRP in Texas. Lubbock has a significant pre-1978 housing stock in Tech Terrace, Heart of Lubbock, and older neighborhoods around Texas Tech University.
EPA RRP violations: civil penalties up to 41000 dollars per day per violation. Disclosure failures: triple damages and attorney fees under 42 USC 4852d.
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