§ 6–820
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-820 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 8. Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing
§ 6–820LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle, according to the following schedule:
(1)
At least 25% of the owner’s affected properties by May 25, 1996;
(2)
At least 50% of the owner’s affected properties by August 25, 1996;
(3)
At least 75% of the owner’s affected properties by November 25, 1996; and
(4)
100% of the owner’s affected properties by February 25, 1997.
(b)
On or after February 24, 1996, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy.
(c)
An owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of the affected property a notice, prepared by the Department, of the tenant’s rights under §§ 6–817 and 6–819 of this subtitle at least every 2 years after last giving the notice to the tenant.
(d)
The owner shall include, with the notice of the tenant’s rights that is provided to a tenant under this section upon the execution of a lease or the inception of a tenancy, a copy of the current verified inspection certificate for the affected property prepared under § 6–818 of this subtitle.
(e)
(1)
Notice given under this section shall be written, and shall be sent by:
(i)
Certified mail, return receipt requested; or
(ii)
A verifiable method approved by the Department.
(2)
When giving notice to a tenant under this section, the owner shall provide documentation of the notice to the Department in a manner acceptable to the Department.
(3)
A notice required to be given to a tenant under this section shall be sent to a party or parties identified as the lessee in a written lease in effect for an affected property or, if there is no written lease, the party or parties to whom the property was rented.
(f)
A person who has acquired, or will acquire, an affected property shall give the notice required under this section to the tenant of the affected property:
(1)
Before transfer of legal title; or
(2)
Within 15 days following transfer of legal title.