Environmental
In Massachusetts, the presence of lead paint in a home built before 1978 with children under age 6 present requires the property owner to:
ADisclose the presence of lead paint to tenants but has no remediation obligation
BDe-lead or bring lead paint to a letter-of-compliance standard under Massachusetts Lead Law✓ Correct
CSimply cover lead paint with fresh paint
DObtain a waiver from the Department of Public Health
Explanation
Massachusetts Lead Law (MGL Chapter 111 §197) requires property owners to de-lead or bring lead paint conditions to a letter-of-compliance standard in properties where children under age 6 reside. Massachusetts has one of the strictest lead paint laws in the nation.
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