Are you one of those landlords they are targeting? The answer is yes if you own property that was built before 1978 and your property has NOT been inspected and certified as lead safe per city of Cleveland Ordinance – 747-2019.
The ordinance states EVERY rental unit in the city of Cleveland will have to be inspected beginning March 1, 2021!!!
The ordinance also states – “landlords will have to hire private inspectors”. All properties will have to be certified as lead – “Violations will carry civil and criminal penalties.”
Here’s just some of what lawyers are advising tenants to do – “If there is any peeling paint, large patches of bare dirt on the premises, request that your landlord make repairs. If your landlord fails to make repairs within 30 days, apply to the court to order the landlord to make repairs to lead hazards.”
One of the most common sources of lead contamination is DUST! Yes, something as simple as dust, that can be a result of the tenant moving their furniture across the floor!
See the next page for more of what the ordinance means for you the property owner!
Under the ordinance, once an inspector determines that any lead hazards in a unit are mitigated or abated the owner would receive a lead-safe certification that is valid for two years.
Something to keep in mind, the lead hazards are going to be subject to the inspectors’ prejudices and opinions.
A-1 Lead Safe Solutions is here to help alleviate some of the stress and frustration this new ordinance will produce and to help you navigate this whole process. We are a fullservice company that is certified in remediation up to abatement. Since 2009, we have performed lead abatement, repairs, and renovations for homeowners, preservation and field service companies, municipalities, and more.
Some units may require minor mitigation or abatement, such as painting over surfaces that were previously covered with lead-based paint. Others may require major work, such as the removal of lead-painted surfaces or the replacement of windows or other fixtures that present a lead-based paint hazard.
We realize this new ordinance may create a feeling of being overwhelmed mentally and financially. A-1 Lead Safe Solutions provides clarity when it comes to dealing with everyone involved with these “new” requirements.
Time is of the essence. The ordinance begins to take effect March 1st , 2021 – less than 60 days away!
Call us now to schedule…
Dulcey F. Barr
LeadSafeSolutions.com
P.S. We expect to book appointments quickly, the clock is ticking (March 1, 2021). Give us a call now to schedule…
844-488-5323
