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Lead Regulations Can be Confusing. Our Resources Help You Make an Informed Decision.
We’ve gathered helpful articles and reliable external resources to give property owners clear, accurate information and guidance they can trust. Our goal is to help you understand lead safety requirements and make informed decisions with confidence. If you have specific questions about lead risk assessments, clearances, or lead paint abatement, our team is here to help.
Informational Articles
Why Using Licensed Lead Professionals Matters
Why Does Lead-Safe Certification Matter? Discover why qualified professionals should perform lead assessments and lead removal work. In Cleveland, lead risk assessments, abatement, and clearance testing must be completed by licensed professionals to meet city, state,...
How Lead Hazard Control Orders Are Removed: A Step-by-Step Overview
How is a LHCO Removed? Discover the steps to remove a lead hazard control order. Lead-safe certification is a legal requirement for rental properties built before 1978. To obtain certification, a property must be inspected by licensed lead risk assessment contractors...
What to Do If You Receive a Lead Hazard Control Order (LHCO)
Did You Receive an LHCO? Take the right steps toward clearance and lead-safe certification. Lead-safe certification is required for rental homes built before 1978 in Cleveland, with compliance in effect since March 2021 under the city’s lead-safe ordinance. The law...
External Resources
What is Lead Poisoning?
Lead poisoning remains a serious public health concern, particularly in communities with older housing. While it’s often thought of as a problem of the past, lead exposure continues to affect individuals and families across the U.S. and around the world.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention focuses on reducing exposure to lead hazards before they cause harm. Through testing, remediation, and education, these programs work to protect children’s health and support safer homes and communities.