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2000 SESSION

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HB 1546 Liability of landlord; lead-based paint.

Introduced by: Thelma Drake | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Liability of landlord. Provides that persons defined as "agents," (landlords, real estate brokers, salespersons and rental location agents) and property owners or agents responsible for maintenance are not liable for civil damages for lead poisoning in a residential dwelling if the agent has complied with the U.S. Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, provided literature on lead hazards and disclosed any known lead-based paint or hazard on the property prior to the signing of a contract to lease or purchase.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Liability of landlord. Provides that a landlord, who gives proper notice, acknowledged by the tenant in writing, and who maintains certain leased property containing lead-based paint in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code, shall not be liable for damages arising as a result of lead poisoning.