MD Landlords learn how to register your rental property the right way to avoid late penalties.

Maryland has four different types of lead certificates: Full Risk, Lead Free, Limited Lead Free, and Modified.

In addition to owners registering their property with MDE, landlords must also register their property with Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs and provide DHCA with the lead certificate and Lead Poisoning Prevention Checklist annually to be in compliance.

Lead-based paint wasn’t banned until 1978. As a result, millions of homes contain lead-based paint. When lead paint starts to deteriorate it creates a lead hazard. A lead hazard is peeling, chipping, flaking, or cracking paint. This deterioration causes lead dust. Lead dust pollutes the air, soil, household dust, and any surface it lands on. Most lead-poisoned children are poisoned by lead dust. To prevent lead poisoning have your home checked for lead hazards or lead-based paint.

Pre-1978 rental properties are required to be registered and renewed every year with Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) unless the property has been certified lead free. Properties that have not been certified lead free are required to have a new lead certificate at each change of occupancy

Lead-based paint was used in more than 38 million homes. It was banned for residential use in 1978. Any home built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Homes built before

A certified inspector or risk assessor can conduct an inspection telling you whether your home, or a portion of your home, has lead-based paint and where it is located

If you're getting a dust wipe sampling, ensure there is no peeling, chipping, cracking, or flaking paint. All paint should be intact. Visually inspect the following to ensure if it's painted

As the property owner, you have the ultimate responsibility for the safety of your family, tenants, or children in your care. This means properly preparing for the renovation and keeping

The work area should not be accessible to occupants while the work occurs. The rooms or areas where work is being done may need to be blocked off or sealed with plastic sheeting to contain any dust that is generated

Federal law requires contractors that are hired to perform renovation, repair and painting projects in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 that disturb painted surfaces to be certified and follow specific work practices

Find an EPA certified contractor to do your repairs. Certified contractors play a critical role in helping to prevent lead exposure. Ordinary renovation and maintenance activities can create toxic lead dust that can harm your tenants

When the work is complete, you will want to know if your property was cleaned properly. Here are some ways to check. Ask about your contractor's final cleanup check. Remember, lead dust is often invisible to the naked eye. It may still be present even if you cannot see it

Learn the ways to protect your family from lead. Follow these simple steps to protect your family or tenants

A blood test is the only way to find out if you or a family member already has lead poisoning. Call your doctor or local health department to arrange for a blood test

You have options when it comes to inspecting your property. Learn the different service types available to you.

The Lead Risk Reduction Standard is a Maryland regulation that is designed to reduce childhood lead poisoning in rental properties

Maryland’s lead law was enacted to reduce lead poisoning incidents while maintaining affordable rental housing. Maryland Department of the environment enforces the law

The Lead Risk Reduction Standard is a Maryland regulation that is designed to reduce childhood lead poisoning in rental properties

Lead Check Pro provides lead testing in DC, MD, and VA. We can test for lead in dust, paint, and soi

An agent is required to provide relevant information regarding lead paint to a prospective buyer before the buyer purchases the home.

As a landlord of a rental property built before 1978, you can protect the health of your tenants before they move in. Lead can cause serious health problems for children and adults if inhaled or ingested. Children under 6 and pregnant women are extremely vulnerable because their bodies absorb more lead.

Maryland Department of the Environment requires a tracking number for a lead certificate and registration of pre-1978 rental properties.