# Environment (GEN)

## Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances

### Subtitle 8. Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing

#### Section 6-820

(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 Sec.Sec. 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 Sec.Sec. 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 Sec.Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)