Lead Paint Rental Unit Registration Details


Lead Paint Rental Unit Registration

General Info - Statewide Registration

Title 6, Subtitle 8 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (Law) was enacted to reduce the incidence of lead poisoning while maintaining affordable rental housing. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) was given the responsibility to oversee the provisions of the Law. Compliance is mandatory for all pre-1978 rental dwelling units, regardless of renovation history.

All rental properties subject to the Law are required to be inspected by an MDE accredited lead paint inspector upon the occurrence of certain triggering events. The Accredited lead paint inspector is required to issue a certificate with supporting documentation to MDE through the secure Lead Rental Certification and Accreditation Database (LRCA). The owner should request a copy for distribution to tenants and for their records. 

  • $75.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the Registration

Ready to get your registration? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Rental Property Owners must register all pre-1978 rental dwellings (including all units) within 30 days of acquiring the property.

  2. Registration must be renewed every two years on or before December 31st of the renewal year.

  3. Registration includes a payment of $75 per rental unit upon initial registration and when renewing registration at two (2) years.

  4. Rental property owners must distribute tenant educational materials upon execution of leases to new tenants and redistribute every two (2) years thereafter.

  5. The Accredited lead paint inspector is required to issue a certificate with supporting documentation to MDE through the secure Lead Rental Certification and Accreditation Database (LRCA). The owner should request a copy for distribution to tenants and for their records.

  6. All work performed to meet any standard must be performed by persons/companies who have been trained and/or accredited by MDE.

Apply for the Registration

  • Online Application

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  • Download form

    Download the application .PDF file

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Agency/Contact

Registration Issuer - Information

Who issues the registration?

Maryland Department of Environment mde.maryland.gov

Contact Information

Lead Rental Property Registry Section

Tel: (410) 537-4199

Address

Address: 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 630, Baltimore, MD, 21230

Purpose

Why the Registration is required?

Reduce childhood lead poisoning and maintain affordable housing in the state of Maryland.

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Maryland Department of Environment the legal authority to issue this approval?

STATE: Environment Article - Title 6, Subtitles 8 and 10, Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR 26.02.01 & 26.16.01-26.16.08 (except for 26.16.07)