Lead Paint in Massachusetts Homes
I just got my Moderate Risk Deleading License and learned a few things that may have already been shared, but I'll share them again.
There's a database of all MA homes that have been inspected for lead and tells if there are violations and if the violations have been fixed.
http://webapps.ehs.state.ma.us/Leadsafehomes/default.aspx
Just use the drop down and enter your city, then enter the street name. Just the name, not St or Ave. At my instructor's direction, I don't even put a number in, I just scroll through the results. There's 10 results per page (not always in numerical order), look for the little page numbers at the bottom of the chart and check all pages for your house.
If your house isn't in the list, it has never had an inspection. If it's in the list and has violations and no re-inspection listed, there are still violations and you need to hire a Moderate Risk or Class 1 Deleader, depending on the violation. If no violation, any RRP contractor can gut the house, including all lead (my instructor said with a wink and nod) and remodel legally.
This site should be in everyone's due diligence toolbox that buys in Ma.