![]() Vacation rentals defined as dwelling units including but not limited to private residence, condominium, hotel, motel or bed and breakfast establishments, rented for vacation or recreational purposes for period not to exceed 31 days.Unlawful to discriminate against any person because of cost or requirements to delead or encapsulate premises according to law.Owner cannot evict or refuse to rent to anyone because of existence of lead paint.Upon re-inspection and recertification letter may be renewed once for additional one-year period.Letter of Interim Control is a written statement issued by licensed lead inspector certifying a dwelling unit and common areas are determined to be in compliance for a period of one year from the date of issuance.This document protects owner against liability concerning the presence of lead in the unit.Letter of Compliance is issued by a licensed lead inspector upon successful inspection of a dwelling unit after it has been deleaded or encapsulated.Illegal for an individual who has not received approved training to delead their property.Abatement or containment of lead paint or materials only performed by individuals licensed by the state to perform such services or (in certain instances) by owner who has completed state-approved training before undertaking these activities.Window sashes major concern due to moving parts and paint chipping.Could include but not limited to wall corners, doors, stairs, railings, windows, baseboards, chair rails and parts of windows (with sills below five feet) that move or touch moving parts.Only surfaces below five feet that can be mouthed by a child must be deleaded or encapsulated even if intact.New 2010 Federal and MA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule.Doctors required to report lead poising.Law only targets children under six years of age.1992 & 1994 amended Federal regulations.Many states enacted lead paint statutes modeled after Massachusetts.1978 - Lead in paint declared illegal – federal law.Lead added to paint to speed drying, improve durability and resist moisture.Lead in paint, clear varnishes & stains -1600’s – 1978.Lead generally ingested via paint chips, dust or particles by eating or breathing.Effects nervous system and brain in children causing learning and behavior disorders Small amount of lead in both adults and children is toxic. ![]()
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