Is a home lead test kit good enough for rental property proof?
We are having renters move in very soon. We do not suspect lead paint in the house, but we need proof. Are the hardware store kits good enough to prove there is no lead paint???
Property is located in MA.
House is built before 1978.
If there is a Federal Law pertaining to lead paint testing, I would love to see it. I have been a landlord for 13 yrs and a member of the landlords association here in MI. The association knows and is updated on all the state and federal laws pertaining to being a landlord. Nowhere does it say that you have to have a house tested for lead paint if built before 1978. The only requirement is a form that gets signed between landlord and tenant stating the landlord has or has not any knowledge of lead paint in the house and that the tenant was warned due to the age of the house, that there is a possibility of old lead paint. The tenant signs the same paper acknowledging they were told of the possibility..
If your state or city requires proof, a hardware kit should be sufficient. But you can simply call your building code dept and ask them if its ok.
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