New EPA Lead Requirements for Fixer/Flippers

Just out last month are some important new requirements for anyone renovating and planning to sell or rent a home older than 1978. We now have SAFE LEAD PRACTICES. As you probably know lead was used in many paints until 1978 and in buildings circa pre-1978 the dust created when walls and ceilings are worked on often contains lead. In order to protect more people, especially children, from lead poisoning, all contractors doing this work are supposed to be certified by the EPA. Further, the seller will be held liable if the contractor doesn't follow safe practices in handling the dust. For the 12-page details go to http://bbakerowens.yourcastle.org/bc/documents/yourcastle/renovaterightbrochure.pdf