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`IN THIS LEASE the words "we", "us" and "our" mean the Landlord,
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`Irene Green
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`The words "you" and "yours" meanthe Tenant,
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`12 Congress Street unit 202
`Weagree to lease to you, and you agree to lease from us,
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`Hartford
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`You and weagreeto the following terms:
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`August 1, 2023, and ends on
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`1. TERM.Theterm ofthis lease starts on
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`2. RENT.Youwill pay ustotal rent of $
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`You will pay us a late charge of 5% for each paymentthat is more than ten (10) dayslate.
`You will pay the rent to us at our address written at the beginning of this lease. You will pay the rent even though we
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`do not send youabill for the rent or a notice thatit is due. 2 ADULTSplus 1 child under 18 years old
`3. USE. You will only use the Dwelling for a dwelling for yourself and your family. You will not let more than __ people
`live in the Dwelling at any time. You also will not sublease the Dwelling or let any other people live in the Dwelling or assign
`this lease to anyoneelse.
`You mayalso use the Dwelling for the reasonable accommodation of guests or visitors who maystay for up to seven (7)
`consecutive days without our approval. You are not allowed to have visitors or guests (whether the same guestor different
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`guests) stay more thana total of thirty (30) days in any twelve-month period without our approval.
`You, your family and any guestsorvisitors|_|may|X|may not smokeor vape within the Dwelling.
`You, your family and any guestsorvisitors|_|may |X| may not smoke or vape within twenty-five (25) feet of the Dwelling.
`You agree not to engagein anyactivity that threatens the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoymentof the Dwelling or
`the surrounding property by other residents, neighbors or us. You shall also refrain from threatening, intimidating, yelling or
`cursing at other tenants or neighbors, as well as us or any of our employees, agents, representatives or contractors. Such
`activity will be considered a nuisance or a serious nuisance (depending on the circumstances) and may provide the basis for
`an eviction.
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`LAWS.Youwill comply with all laws and regulations regarding the Dwelling. You also will not permit any others to
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`violate any laws or regulations in the Dwelling. The use, possession orsale ofillegal drugs at the Dwelling is prohibited.
`You will pay us the amountof any fines or penalties that we have to pay because youor any others violated any laws or
`regulations in the Dwelling.
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`5. CARE OF DWELLING. You will keep the Dwelling and all fixtures and appliances in a clean and safe condition
`and will take care not to clog drains, pipes and plumbing. You will pay the cost of cleaning clogged drains, pipes and
`plumbing, which are clogged due to your use. You will use all electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and other
`facilities and appliances in a reasonable manner.
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`You will not destroy or damage anypart of the Dwelling or any of our furnishings or appliances in the Dwelling. You
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`also will not remove any of our furnishings or appliances from the Dwelling.|_|You [X/we will maintain the grounds and
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`remove snow from walks and driveways.||You |X| wewill cut the grass as needed (approximately every week during the
`growing season). If you do not cut the grass or remove the snow,as agreed, we will hire a person, as needed, to cut the
`grass or removethe snow.You will pay us for what we have been charged.
`You agree to dispose of all ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste from the Dwelling in a safe and sanitary manner
`and recycle materials designed to be recycled in accordance with state and local laws and any otherrules or regulations
`applicable to the Dwelling.
`Youshall immediately notify us of any damage to the Dwelling or the building of which the Dwelling is a part (including,
`but not limited to, issues with the plumbing or the appliances) including instances where the damageis hazardoustolife,
`health or safety or such damageor condition may worsen overtime and/or increase the repairs that will need to be made to
`the Dwelling or the contents.
`If the Dwelling is in a multi-family building, you will not place your belongings or any trash in the commonareas.
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`Revised 10/21
`©2000 The Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS®,Inc. All rights reserved.
`Fax: 8609090396
`Precision Realty LLC, 25 West Main Street Plantsville, CT 06479
`Phone: 8607682368
`Taquisha Ramos-Huff
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`Authentisign ID: E94367C3-C42D-EE11-B8F0-6045BDED1B5F
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`12 Congress Street apartment 202 Hartford CT
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`6. UTILIZIES/SERVICE$¢Youwill pay for the utilities and services in the Dwelling that are checked:||Cold Water;
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`X| Internet; |X| Cable;
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`The rent will not be reduced if you do not receive anyof the utilities or services for reasons beyond our control. You
`agree to payforall utilities not provided by us. This lease may beterminatedforfailure to pay utility bills promptly and/or
`having the utility service shut off so as to cause a threat to the Dwelling or any building of which the Dwelling is a part.
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`7. SMOKE DETECTORS; FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. Youwill inspect all smoke detectors periodically, and will
`replace worn out batteries when needed. You will notify us promptly if any smoke detector is not operating, and we will
`then replaceit.
`As required by Section 47a-3f of the Connecticut General Statutes, We hereby advise You
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`as follows (CHECK ONE):
`X| THE DWELLING DOES NOT HAVEAN OPERATIVEFIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
`THE DWELLING HAS AN OPERATIVE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND THE LAST DATE
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`OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THAT SYSTEM WAS
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`8. PETS.|X| No pets are allowed.|_|The following pet(s) only are allowed: upon written management approval You will Keep
`the Dwelling and the groundsin clean and sanitary condition and will promptly repair any damage caused byyour pet(s).
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`9. CONDOMINIUM. If the Dwelling is a unit in a condominium, you will abide by the declaration, bylaws, rules and
`regulations of the condominium association and will not place your belongings or any trash in the commonelements. If the
`Dwelling is a condominium, you havereceived a copyofits rules and regulations.
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`10. PROPERTY CONDITION. You acknowledgethat the Dwelling is in good order and repair, unless otherwise indicated
`in this lease. You acknowledgethat you have inspected the Dwelling, or have had an opportunity to do so, and are satisfied with
`its physical condition. You also acknowledge that we have made no representations as to the condition of the Dwelling and no
`promise to decorate, alter, repair, or improve the Dwelling or the furnishings, unless otherwiseindicated in this lease.
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`11. ENTERING DWELLING. We mayenter the Dwelling at reasonable times to make necessary repairs or changes
`that we are required to make, or to supply the utilities or services that we have agreed to supply. We mayalso enter the
`Dwelling at reasonable times to show the Dwelling to possible or actual purchasers, mortgage lenders, tenants, workmen or
`contractors.
`Wewill give you reasonable notice of our intent to enter the Dwelling. You will not unreasonably deny usthe right to
`enter the Dwelling. We mayalso enter the Dwelling at any time without your consent in case of emergency.
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`12. DAMAGE TO DWELLING. Youwill not have to pay rent for any time that your use and enjoyment of the Dwelling
`is substantially affected because the Dwelling is damaged by fire or other casualty. However, you will pay rent if you
`caused the damageor destruction or unless you continue to occupy anyportion of the Dwelling. If you continue to occupy
`any portion of the Dwelling, your rent shall be reduced by the decreasein the fair rental value of the Dwelling. You may
`carry your own policy of renters insuranceforliability and for damage to your personal property in the Dwelling.
`If any part of the Dwelling is damaged byfire or other casualty, we shall have the right to cancel this lease. If we decide to
`cancelthe lease, we will give you notice within fifteen (15) days after the date ofthe fire or other casualty. The lease will end on
`the date that we give in our notice to you. If we do not cancel this lease, we will repair the damagewithin a reasonable time.
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`13. CONDEMNATION. If any part of the building is condemned, we shall have the right to cancel this lease.
`decide to cancel the lease, we will give you notice within fifteen (15) days after the date of the condemnation. The lease
`will end on the date that we give in our notice to you.
`You will not be entitled to any payment from the government because of such condemnation except for moving
`expenses. All other payments from the government because of such condemnationwill be paid to us.
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`14. CHANGES.You will not make any changesin the Dwelling or change the appearanceof any walls, floors, carpeting,
`windows, doors, appliances,fixtures or furnishings without our permission. If you receive our permission to make any changes,
`any itemsthat youinstall in the Dwelling will immediately be our property but you may use them until the lease ends.
`Wewill not paint or make any other changesin the Dwelling except the following:
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`15. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY.Whenthis lease ends, you will leave the Dwelling and removeall your property and
`the property of others.
`If you fail
`to remove your property or the property of others, we may consider such property
`abandoned and maydisposeof it as we deem appropriate. You will leave the Dwelling in good and clean condition, and
`you will repair any damage that was caused by yourself or others, normal wearand tear excepted.
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`Revised 10/21
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`Authentisign ID: E94367C3-C42D-EE11-B8F0-6045BDED1B5F
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`12 Congress Street apartment 202 Hartford CT
`Property Address
`16. DEFAULT. You will be in default under this leaseif:
`(a) You do not make a paymentof rent within ten (10) days after it is due; or
`(b) You violate or do not do any of the things you agree to do underthis lease; or
`(c) You vacate the Dwelling or do notlive in the Dwelling for a long time.
`If you are in default under this lease, we may send you a notice and cancel this lease. The lease will end on the date that
`wegive in our notice to you.
`If you do not do anyof the things you promise to do under this lease, you will pay us the amount that we pay to do the
`things that you did not do. You also will pay us the total rent stated in section 2 of this lease less the amountof rent that
`you shall already have paid.
`You also will pay us interest on any amount you owe us whichis past due. Theinterest will be at the rate of twelve
`percent (12%) per year.
`If you are in default under this lease and if we refer the matter to an attorney to evict you, you will pay us a reasonable
`attorney's fee and costs. If we refer this matter to an attorney because you do not pay the amount you owe us whenit is
`due, you will pay us an attorney's fee not in excessof fifteen percent (15%) of the amount of the judgment we obtain
`against you. You will also pay usall of our other collection costs and expenses.
`17. LOCKS AND KEYS. Weshall provide a lock for your exterior door. So as to notrestrict our ability to provide you
`with maintenance and emergency services, you agree that no additional
`locks shall be placed on any doors of the
`Dwelling, nor shall locks be changed without our permission. If locks are added or changed, you shall provide us with keys
`to all such locks. Upon termination of this lease, you shall return all keys to the Dwelling to us.
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`18. SECURITY DEPOSIT.Youwill deposit with us before
`July 24
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`1500
`as a security deposit. If you are in default under this lease, we may use the security deposit to pay the rent or any other
`money you owe us underthis lease. If you fulfill all of your agreements underthis lease, we will return the security deposit
`to you within thirty (30) days after the lease ends. Wewill place the security deposit in an escrow account and will pay
`interest on the security deposit as required by law. We acknowledge that we are required to provide you with written
`notice of the name and addressofthe financial institution at which such security deposit is held within thirty (30) days of
`receipt.
`19. SALE OF PROPERTY.If we sell the property, we shall not have any furtherliability to you underthis lease for
`any event that happens after you receive written notice that we have sold the property.
`In addition,
`if we sell the property, any security deposit that you give us will be assigned to the new owner ofthe
`property, and we shall not have anyfurtherliability to return the security deposit to you.
`20. HOLD-OVER.If you continue to occupy the Dwelling with our consentafter this lease ends, this lease will be ona
`monthly basis.
`In that case, either you or we can send a notice to the other and cancellease at any time. All the other
`terms ofthis lease will still apply.
`21. MISCELLANEOUS.If there is more than one of you who signs this lease, then each of you agrees to pay the
`entire amount that you owe us. We can delay enforcing any of our rights under this lease without losing them.
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`release any of you from this lease, the rest of you shall still pay the amount you owe us. We can also give any of you
`moretime to pay the amount you oweus.
`22. MANAGER.The nameand addressof the person authorized to manage the propertyis
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`Precision Property Management LLC 35 West Main St. Plantsville, CT 06479
`The nameof the person whois authorized to receive on our behalf all notices, demands and service of processis
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`Precision Property Management LLC 35 West Main St. Plantsville, CT 06479
`We maynamedifferent persons ordifferent addresses; we shall give you written notice of any such changes.
`23. SEPARATE PROVISIONS. If any provision of this lease is invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions of this
`lease will still apply.
`24. BINDING EFFECT.This lease shall be binding upon you and us and our and your respective successors, heirs,
`executors and administrators.
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`PRECISION
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`Authentisign ID: E94367C3-C42D-EE11-B8F0-6045BDED1B5F
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`Parking Pass request form
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`PRECISION
`General Contractor + Maintenance + Management
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`TenantName(s)
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`Irene Green
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`Elexis Jones
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`Address
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`12 Congress Street Hartford CT
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`|, the undersigned agree that | have received a parking pass and thatit is my responsibility to report any change to the
`information provided aboveto Precision property Managementat (860) 518-9183. | understand that not having a parking pass
`on my vehicle may result in it being towed and acceptall costs associated with retrieving the vehicle. Further | acknowledge
`that replacement parking stickers carry a cost of $25 to replace payable upon receipt.
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`If you do not ownor intend to park a vehicle during your tenancy please enter your name,addressunit # and N/A in the
`appropriate spaces confirming your agreementthat if anything changes you will report that to the managementoffice and your
`understanding of the aforementioned policy.
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`Authentisign ID: E94367C3-C42D-EE11-B8F0-6045BDED1B5F
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`Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
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`12 Congress Street apartment 202 Hartford CT
`Address:
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`Lead Warning Statement
`Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can posthealth
`hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposureis especially harmful to young children and pregnant women.
`Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-
`based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead
`poisoning prevention.
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`Lessor's Disclosure
`a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check(i) or(ii) below):
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`[_] Knownlead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are presentin the housing (explain).
`NOT APPLICABLE
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`ii) A,Lessor has no knowledgeof lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
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`b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check(i) or (ii) below):
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`[_] Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based
`based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below).
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`NOT APPLICABLE
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`ii) ALessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazardsin
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`Agent's Acknowledge(initial)
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`_'R__ Agent has informedthe lessor of the lessor's obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852(d) and is aware of
`his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.
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`Certification of Accuracy
`The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the
`information they have provided is true and accurate.
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`Phone: 8607682368
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`Taquisha Ramos-Huff
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`4852d. Disclosure of Information concerning lead upon transfer of residential property.
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`(a) Lead disclosure in purchaseand sale or lease of target housing
`(1) Lead-based paint hazards
`Not later than 2 years after October 28, 1992, the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental
`Protection Agencyshall promulgate regulations underthis section for the disclosure of lead-based paint
`hazards in target housing which is offered for sale or lease. The regulations shall require that, before
`the purchaser orlessee is obligated under any contract to purchase or lease the housing, the seller or
`lessor shall-
`(A) provide the purchaser or lessee with a lead hazard information pamphlet, as prescribed by the
`Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 406 of the Toxic Substances
`Control Act {15 U.S.C.A. § 2686};
`(B) disclose to the purchaser or lessee the presence of any known lead-based paint, or any known
`lead-based paint hazards, in such housing and provide to the purchaser or lessee any lead hazard
`evaluation report available to the seller or lessor; and
`(C) permit the purchaser a 10-day period (unless the parties mutually agree upon a different period of
`time) to conduct a risk assessmentor inspection for the presence of lead-based paint hazards.
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`(2) Contract for purchase and sale
`Regulations promulgated under this section shall provide that every contract for the purchase and sale
`of anyinterest in target housing shall contain a Lead Warning Statement and a statementsigned by the
`purchaserthat the purchaser has-
`(A) read the Lead Warning Statement and understands its contents;
`(B) received a lead hazard information pamphlet; and
`(C) had a 10-day opportunity (unless the parties mutually agreed upon a different period of time) before
`becoming obligated under the contract to purchase the housing to conduct a risk assessmentor
`inspection for the presence of lead-based paint hazards.
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`(3) Contents of Lead Warning Statement
`The Lead Warning Statement shall contain the following text printed in large type on a separate sheet
`of paper attached to the contract:
`"Every purchaserofanyinterest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built
`prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that
`may place young children at risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead poisoning in young children
`may produce permanent neurological damage, including learning disabilities, reduced intelligence
`quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning also posesa particular risk to
`pregnant women. The seller of any interest in residential real property is required to provide the
`buyer with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessmentsor inspections in the
`seller's possession and notify the buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment
`or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommendedprior to purchase".
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`(4) Compliance assurance
`Whenevera seller or lessor has entered into a contract with an agent for the purpose of selling or
`leasing a unit of target housing, the regulations promulgated under this section shall require the agent,
`on behalf of the seller or lessor, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.
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`(5) Promulgation
`A suit may be brought against the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator
`of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 20 of the Toxic Substances Control Act [15
`U.S.C.A. § 2619] to compel promulgation of the regulations required under this section and the Federal
`district court shall have jurisdiction to order such promulgation.
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`IMPORTANT!
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`Lead From Paint, Dust, and Soil in and
`Around Your Home CanBe Dangerousif
`Not ManagedProperly
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`+ Children under 6 years old are mostat risk for lead
`poisoning in your home.
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`« Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even
`before they are born.
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`« Homes, schools, and child care facilities built before 1978
`are likely to contain lead-based paint.
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`« Even children who seem healthy may have dangerous
`levels of lead in their bodies.
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`- Disturbing surfaces with lead-based paint or removing
`lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to
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`- People can getlead into their bodies by breathing or
`swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips
`containing lead.
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`- People have manyoptions for reducing lead hazards.
`Generally, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not
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`Authentisign ID: E94367C3-C42D-EE1 1-B8F0-6045BDED1B5F
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`Are You Planning to Buy or Rent a Home Built
`Before 1978?
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`ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC)
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`Did you know that many homesbuilt before 1978 have lead-based
`paint? Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health
`hazards.
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`The CPSC protects the public against unreasonable risk of injury
`from consumer products through education, safety standards
`activities, and enforcement. Contact CPSCfor further information
`regarding consumer product safety and regulations.
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`Read this entire brochure to learn:
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`« How lead gets into the body
`+ How lead affects health
`
`+ What you can do to protect your family
`+ Whereto go for more information
`
`Before renting or buying a pre-1978 homeor apartment, federal
`law requires:
`
`* Sellers must disclose knowninformation on lead-based paint or lead-
`based paint hazards beforeselling a house.
`- Real estate sales contracts must include a specific warning statement
`about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to 10 days to check for lead.
`« Landlords must disclose knowninformation on lead-based paint
`or lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must
`include a specific warning statement about lead-based paint.
`
`If undertaking renovations, repairs, or painting (RRP) projects in
`your pre-1978 homeor apartment:
`
`+ Read EPA's pamphlet, The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right,
`to learn about the lead-safe work practices that contractors are
`required to follow when working in your home(see page 12).
`
`
`
`CPSC
`4330 East West Highway
`Bethesda, MD 20814-4421
`1-800-638-2772
`cpsc.govor saferproducts.gov
`
`U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
`Development (HUD)
`
`HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive
`communities and quality affordable homesfor all. Contact
`Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homesfor further
`information regarding the Lead Safe Housing Rule, which
`protects families in pre-1978 assisted housing, and for the
`lead hazard control and research grant programs.
`
`HUD
`451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 8236
`Washington, DC 20410-3000
`(202) 402-7698
`hud.gov/lead
`
`This documentis in the public domain. It may be produced by an individual or organization without
`permission. Information providedin this booklet is based upon currentscientific and technical
`understanding of the issues presented andis reflective of the jurisdictional boundaries established by
`the statutes governing the co-authoring agencies. Following the advice givenwill not necessarily
`provide complete protectionin all situations or againstall health hazards that can be caused by lead
`exposure.
`
`U.S. EPA Washington DC 20460
`U.S. CPSC Bethesda MD 20814
`U.S. HUD Washington DC 20410
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`EPA-747-K-12-001
`January 2020
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`U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
`Regional Offices
`
`The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
`Your Regional EPA Office can provide further information regarding
`regulations and lead protection programs.
`
`Region 1 (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine,
`New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 1
`5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, OES 05-4
`Boston, MA 02109-3912
`(888) 372-7341
`
`Region6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,
`Oklahoma,Texas, and 66 Tribes)
`
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 6
`1445 Ross Avenue,12th Floor
`Dallas, TX 75202-2733
`(214) 665-2704
`
`Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico,
`Virgin Islands)
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 2
`2890 Woodbridge Avenue
`Building 205, Mail Stop 225
`Edison, NJ 08837-3679
`(732) 906-6809
`
`Region 3 (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
`Virginia, DC, West Virginia)
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 3
`1650 Arch Street
`Philadelphia, PA 19103
`(215) 814-2088
`
`Region 4 (Alabama,Florida, Georgia,
`Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
`Carolina, Tennessee)
`
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 4
`AFC Tower, 12th Floor, Air, Pesticides & Toxics
`61 Forsyth Street, SW
`Atlanta, GA 30303
`(404) 562-8998
`
`Region5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
`Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)
`
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 5 (LL-17J)
`77 West Jackson Boulevard
`Chicago,IL 60604-3666
`(312) 353-3808
`
`Region7 (lowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska)
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 7
`11201 RennerBlvd.
`Lenexa, KS 66219
`(800) 223-0425
`
`Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North
`Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 8
`1595 Wynkoop St.
`Denver, CO 80202
`(303) 312-6966
`
`Region9 (Arizona,California, Hawaii,
`Nevada)
`
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 9 (CMD-4-2)
`75 HawthorneStreet
`San Francisco, CA 94105
`(415) 947-4280
`
`Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,
`Washington)
`Regional Lead Contact
`U.S. EPA Region 10 (20-C04)
`Air and Toxics Enforcement Section
`1200 Sixth Avenue,Suite 155
`Seattle, WA 98101
`(206) 553-1200
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`Simple Steps to Protect Your Family
`from Lead Hazards
`
`If you think your homehaslead-basedpaint:
`
`Don't try to remove lead-based paint yourself.
`
`- Always keep painted surfaces in good condition to minimize
`deterioration.
`
`Get your home checked for lead hazards. Find a certified
`inspectoror risk assessor at epa.gov/lead.
`
`+ Talk to your landlord aboutfixing surfaces with peeling or
`chipping paint.
`
`Regularly clean floors, windowsills, and other surfaces.
`
`+ Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust when
`remodeling.
`
`house.
`
`+ Whenrenovating, repairing, or painting, hire only EPA- or state-
`approved Lead-Safe certified renovation firms.
`
`Before buying, renting, or renovating your home,haveit
`checked for lead-based paint.
`
`Consult your health care provider about testing your children
`for lead. Your pediatrician can check for lead with a simple
`blood test.
`
`Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.
`
`Makesure children eat healthy, low-fat foods high in iron,
`calcium, and vitamin C.
`
`Removeshoesor wipesoil off shoes before entering your
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`Lead Gets into the Body in Many Ways
`
`For More Information
`
`Adults and children can get lead into their bodiesif they:
`
`+ Breathe in lead dust (especially during activities such as renovations,
`repairs, or painting that disturb painted surfaces).
`
`« Swallow lead dust that has settled on food, food preparation surfaces,
`and otherplaces.
`
`« Eat paint chips orsoil that contains lead.
`
`Lead is especially dangerousto children underthe ageof6.
`
`+ At this age, children’s brains
`and nervous systems are
`moresensitive to the
`damaging effects of lead.
`
`Children’s growing bodies
`absorb more lead.
`
`Babies and youngchildren
`often put their hands
`and other objects in their
`mouths. These objects can
`have lead dust on them.
`
`
`
`Womenof childbearing age should knowthatlead is dangerous to
`a developing fetus.
`
`+ Womenwith a high lead level in their system before or during
`pregnancyrisk exposing the fetus to lead through theplacenta
`during fetal development.
`
`The National Lead Information Center
`Learn how to protect children from lead poisoning and get other
`information about lead hazards on the Web at epa.gov/lead and
`hud.gov/lead,or call 1-800-424-LEAD (5323).
`
`EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline
`For information aboutlead in drinking water, call 1-800-426-4791, or
`visit epa.gov/safewater for information aboutlead in drinking water.
`
`ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) Hotline
`For information on lead in toys and other consumerproducts, or to
`report an unsafe consumer product or a product-related injury,call
`1-800-638-2772, orvisit CPSC’s website at cpsc.gov or
`saferproducts.gov.
`
`State and Local Health and Environmental Agencies
`Somestates, tribes, and cities have their ownrules related to lead-
`based paint. Check with your local agency to see which laws apply
`to you. Most agencies can also provide information on finding a lead
`abatementfirm in your area, and on possible sourcesoffinancial aid
`for reducing lead hazards. Receive up-to-date address and phone
`information for your state or local contacts on th