 If you own or manage a property built prior to 1978, you need to be concerned. The EPA’s Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act is being vigorously enforced, and many Florida property management companies are being inspected, audited and now facing large fines. Minor mistakes or failures to give the resident the required disclosure and pamphlet can result in big problems. On top of that, the new Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rules that recently went into effect mean that many of your employees and outside vendors who are working on your pre-1978 property must have their certification. The EPA's RRP Rule requires almost anyone working in pre-1978 housing who might disturb painted surfaces to become an EPA Certified Renovator, by taking a "Lead Safe Work Practices" class from an EPA accredited training provider. Not sure if your vendors will “disturb painted surfaces”? Assume they will, and check first to see if they must be certified b efore allowing any vendor or employee to touch your pre-1978 property. Ignorance will not be an excuse!
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