Lead paint in NH : ezLandlordForms

Start a new topic

Lead paint in NH

Pamela H

started a topic over 10 years ago

If a child at a NH residence tests positive for lead can the tenant ask the landlord to test for lead paint at the residence? If the test is positive can the tenant demand that the paint be removed?

1 Comment

Claire S

said over 10 years ago

If the home was built before 1978, the landlord should have given the tenant disclosure information on lead based paint and had tenant acknowledge receiving such. The tenant can ask that the landlord test for lead paint and remedy it however, there may be no obligation to do so if the information was disclosed at the onset as it should have been if the home was built prior to 1978. If the home was built after 1978, I don't believe the owner has an obligation, but might want to do it anyway or at least cover half the cost.