The DC Lead Hazard Prevention and Elimination Act requires landlords of pre-1978 properties to disclose lead hazards, perform clearance inspections, and abate any identified lead paint when a child under six lives there.
DC Code 8-231.01 imposes obligations stricter than federal Title X. Landlords must distribute the EPA pamphlet, submit a Lead Disclosure Form, and arrange dust-wipe clearance after turnover or before move-in for households with children under six or pregnant tenants. DOEE certifies inspectors and risk assessors and maintains the lead registry. Identified hazards must be remediated by certified abatement contractors using HEPA practices. Tenants can sue for triple damages plus fees. Renovation work disturbing more than six square feet must use EPA RRP-certified workers.
Failure to disclose: 2,000 dollars per unit per cycle; uncertified abatement: per-event fines up to 10,000 dollars; tenant private right of action with treble damages and attorney fees.
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