Home365 takes lead paint very seriously. Any contractor that may be disturbing lead paint is required to be certified by the EPA as a lead paint certified contractor. This is a national law that Home365 follows. Each lease sent out has the required Protect Your Family From Lead Pamphlet and lead disclosure included, which is also a national law.
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Lancaster Only: Additionally, some cities have a specific Lead ordinance that requires a lead paint certification. The certification is only required when the property: A) built before 1978, B) is not previously lead abated, C) has a new lease move-in The cost of certification is typically between $200 - $400 for the 3rd party to perform (depending on house size), but does have a guarantee to be done in less than 7 days. If the property does test positive, Home365 will work to resolve issues and get it re-tested prior to move-in. From beginning to end the process should take less than 14 days, unless there is a major rehab needed. Due to Fair Housing Laws, Home365 will not discriminate against applicants with children age 6 and under and will require resolutions to take place should a property test positive. Overall, lead paint is a serious issue and we do follow the law to protect the long-term interests of the owner.