The new rules apply when the renovation, repairs and/or painting:

1. Disturbs more than 6 square feet of an interior painted surface OR
2. Disturbs more than 20 square feet of an exterior painted surface OR
3. Replaces any windows or performs any demolition.

Failure to comply with the new lead safe rules, beginning April 22nd, could result in penalties of up to $37,500 per day per violation.

ALL REALTORS should become familiar with the new lead safe rules – whether you own or manage rental property – buy and renovate property for resale – or make contractor recommendations for your buyers and sellers.

Detailed information – including exemptions – is available at the EPA's website.

NAR has prepared 4 brief educational videos:

• Overview for REALTORS
• FAQs for REALTORS
• Overview for Property Managers
• FAQs for Property Managers