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

A full risk reduction is an inspection that is done for rental properties. Only MD Visual Inspectors and Risk Assessors can perform this type of inspection.

According to the Maryland Lead Law, pre-1978 rental properties are required to have a lead certificate. Passing a lead free inspection exempts the rental property from future lead inspections

Many landlords who own pre-1978 rentals aren’t aware of the rules. Avoid the common mistakes made.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The Maryland Lead Law became effective on February 24, 1996. It aims to prevent and reduce lead poisoning in children. This law only applies