San Ramon, CA Rental Property Rules: Lead Paint Disclosure (2026)

San Ramon has no municipal lead-based paint ordinance layered on top of state and federal law. The governing framework is the federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X), implemented through 40 CFR Part 745, together with California Health & Safety Code sections 17920.10 and 105250 et seq. which designate deteriorated lead paint as a substandard housing condition. For any target housing built before January 1, 1978, landlords and property managers must: (1) provide each tenant with the EPA/HUD pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"; (2) disclose in writing any known lead-based paint or lead hazards in the unit and common areas; (3) provide copies of any available reports or records concerning lead in the property; (4) attach a Lead Warning Statement signed by landlord and tenant to the lease; and (5) give prospective purchasers (not tenants) a 10-day opportunity for a risk assessment. Disclosure must occur before the tenant is obligated under the lease. California's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CDPH) investigates cases of elevated blood lead in children and may order abatement through Contra Costa County Environmental Health. Renovation, repair, and painting in pre-1978 units must be performed by an EPA RRP-certified firm following lead-safe work practices. Penalties for disclosure violations can reach $16,000+ per violation under federal law, plus treble damages and attorney fees under California Civil Code.