Does your rental unit need to be in Compliance with the Maryland Lead law?

• Before 1950: Owners of all residential rental dwelling units built before 1950 must comply
   
  
  1. Register with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
     - or -
     
  2. I am in compliance on this property: Add My Listing
  
   
• 1950 - 1978: Owners of units built between 1950 and 1978 may choose to comply
   
  
  1. Register with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
     - or -
     
  2. I am in compliance on this property: Add My Listing
  
   
• After 1978: Owners of units built after 1978 do not need to comply
   
  Add My Listing
   

To be in compliance with the Maryland law, a property owner must:

• Register your rental unit(s) every year with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). There is a $15 fee per unit. Call MDE at 410-537-4199 for more information;
   
• Deliver these 3 items to each tenant at lease signing, and every 2 years thereafter. Property owners must have written proof that the tenant received these documents:
   
  1. A copy of MDE's "Notice of Tenant's Rights"
      
  2. A copy of EPA's "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home" pamphlet
      
  3. A copy of the current inspection certificate for the property
      
• Perform "Full Risk Reduction Measures" in each property prior to occupancy by a new tenant, or perform "Modified Risk Reduction Measures" in response to a Notice of Defect from an existing tenant.