how lead certification for short term rental work?

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Dear Friends,

I wonder if anyone has experience or knowledge knowing what the requirement of the lead certification in Baltimore city for short-term rental? I am talking about 3 -4 months traveler rental or airbnb type. From MDE document, it said “Certain properties may be exempt from the lead certification if: The property is a hotel, motel, or similar seasonal or transient facility…”. It looks like applied to AirBnb and short-term rental. Please enlight me.

Thank you so much for your time reading this post!

Ken

Ken Wang · Answer

@Nicole Obregon@Ned Carey@Russell Brazil , Dear friends, I called MDE (4105374199), rental under 90 days, there is no need for lead registration and inspection. I do agree to make sure the environment safe for the tenant is important. I am going to call lead inspector for my new property in Baltimore city.

Nicole Obregon · Answer

There are 2 different types of tests/certificates for lead paint. If you get a full-risk reduction test done, you'd have to get it redone between every tenant. If you sprang for a lead-free inspection, it's good forever.Let us know what you find out.

Russell Brazil · Answer

A single unit property being used as a short term rental is not hotel, motel or transient facility.

Nicole Obregon · Answer

I completely agree with Ned. Whether you're technically exempt, I'd just get it done anyway. Whether you're exempt or not, you're still liable, and that's a legal problem that you want to put yourself at risk for.

Ned Carey · Answer

@Ken Wang there are two distinct issues when dealing with lead paint.

• Legal compliance
• Liability

Personally I would not handle short term rentals any differently than I would my regular rentals regarding lead paint. The legal liability remains even if you are in compliance.

Nicole Obregon · Answer

That's good to know. Thanks for reporting back!

Ken Wang · Answer

Thanks @Nicole Obregon ! will do!

Ken Wang · Answer

Thank you @Ned Carey , @Nicole Obregon , @Russell Brazil @Ozzy Sirimsi for the valuable input. I really appreciate. I am just wondering if I do airbnb type or 3-4 months short term rental (traveling tenant) as people are already doing in Baltimore city. It seems not feasible to do lead certification for every tenant or for every lease.... For example, it totally makes sense to me to do lead certification for the first time, but if I ask lead inspector do lead certification for the same unit every 3 - 4 months, or few days for airbnb type rental seems not feasible. I am wondering what the regulation requirement is for lead certification for short-term rental. I will call MDE on Monday and keep everyone post.

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