Lead Certs - Springfield MA

[Gary Chlastawa]

Hello BP,

I am looking to purchase my first multi family house, one of the areas I'm considering is Springfield, MA.  So of coarse now I know lots of horrible information about lead.  https://springfieldhealthyhomes.org/lead/

I was wondering what happens if I buy a house that does not have lead certs, but is occupied with tenants?  Is it just not an issue or would I be required to to lead abatement if they move out? or if they have a kid?  

Also lead abatement sounds expensive.  Anyone ever do it?  

In general I feel the best thing is to avoid places without lead certifications.  I"m also very close to buying a lead test kit for myself, the house I live in was built in 1940...

Thanks for any thoughts,

Gary