Lead Resource Guide for Property Owners
Regulations
- Real Estate Transactions - Effective July 1, 2008, the Vermont Lead Law requires sellers of pre-1978 residential properties to provide buyers with lead disclosure information and educational materials.
- Lead Poisoned Children Rules - Regulations outline steps to be taken to confirm a diagnosis of lead poisoning, inspect the sources of the poisoning, and the actions to be taken towards abatement or other controls in housing that is rented or leased.
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Essential Maintenance Practices (EMPs)
- EMP Compliance Statement: As of July 1, 2008, Vermont law requires that owners of residential rental property and child care facilities built before 1978 complete a Compliance Statement after doing essential maintenance practices. Every 365 days, a copy of the completed Compliance Statement must be filed with the Department and wtih the property owner's liability iinsurance company. Rental property owners must also give a copy of the Compliance Statement to tenants. Child care facility owners must file a copy with the Department for Children and Families.
- Essential Maintenance Practices Training Providers - A listing of Essential Maintenance Practices courses.
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Contractors
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Safety and Renovation
- Financial Assistance Programs - Information on financial help with fixing lead problems
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Facts and Resources
- Sources of Lead - Facts about lead exposure through paint, soil, air, water, food and food containers and through job activities.
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