Lead Free Certificate Required for Rental Properties Built Prior to 1978

Posted on: March 13, 2019 - 10:07am

The Town of Berwyn Heights requires that all residential rental properties built before 1978 obtain a Lead Paint Risk Reduction Certificate prior to applying for a rental license to comply with Maryland’s Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing law. The purpose of Maryland’s “Lead Law” is to reduce incidents of lead poisoning with an emphasis on prevention of childhood poisoning. To comply:

  • Get your unit(s) inspected, using skilled workers, accredited supervisors and contractors
  • Register with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and renew annually
  • Distribute tenant educational materials

Please note that the Town of Berwyn Heights is required to report property owners not in compliance with Maryland's Lead Law to the Maryland Department of the Environment.  A Berwyn Heights rental license will not be issued for properties not in compliance with the law.

For additional material information about the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program call 410-537-4199, 800-776-2706 or visit: https://mde.state.md.us/programs/Land/LeadPoisoningPrevention/Pages/index.aspx