# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 5. Regulation of Lead Paint Risk Reduction in Residential Property for Rent or Lease

#### Section 1-503

A county or municipality may not authorize or certify residential property to be rented or leased unless the owner of the property:

(1) states in writing to the county or municipality under penalty of perjury:

  (i) that the residential property is not an affected property; or

  (ii) that the residential property is an affected property that has been registered and for which the registration has been renewed in accordance with Sec.Sec. 6-811 and 6-812 of the Environment Article; and

(2) if the property is an affected property, provides the inspection certificate number for the inspection conducted for the current tenancy as required under Sec. 6-815(c), Sec. 6-817(b), or Sec. 6-819(e) of the Environment Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)