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HB 889 Lead-based paint maintenance; immunity from liability statute.

Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Civil remedies; immunity from lead-based paint poisoning. Defines "lead-based paint maintenance" under the immunity from liability statute for lead-based paint poisoning. The bill grants immunity to the owner or agent of residential property if the owner or agent who is responsible for lead-based paint maintenance discloses to the lessee the presence of any known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards about which the owner has actual knowledge.  Such disclosure requirements continue through the tenancy if new information arises. Prior to the case in chief, the bill allows a hearing on responsive pleadings that assert such immunity.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Civil remedies; immunity from lead-based paint poisoning. Defines "lead-based paint maintenance" under the immunity from liability statute for lead-based paint poisoning. The change gives immunity to the owner or agent of residential property if the owner or agent who is responsible for lead-based paint maintenance contracts with a licensed lead contractor to maintain the property in compliance with the lead-based paint hazard standards that are within the Property Maintenance Code of the Uniform Statewide Building Code. Prior to the case in chief, the bill allows a hearing on responsive pleadings that assert such immunity.