Bill > S2893

This bill requires landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to register specific information with the Department of Health for the purpose of enforcing lead hazard mitigation laws and promoting lead safety. This registered information will include landlord or business entity names, contact details (address, email, phone number), property manager information, and details to identify each dwelling unit. Additionally, landlords must provide a valid certificate of conformance related to lead hazard mitigation or proof of exemption for properties not exempt from these requirements. A publicly accessible online database will be created by the Department of Health, displaying only the landlord's name, property manager's email and phone number, and the lead hazard mitigation compliance information, but excluding private contact details. Landlords are given deadlines to register, with penalties for non-compliance, including monthly fines and potential injunctive relief and further civil penalties for repeated violations, with all collected penalties to be used for lead hazard mitigation and related administrative costs. The bill also specifies that no penalties will be levied before October 1, 2024, and it takes effect upon passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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