Helpful Resources for Landlords & Residents

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Whether you’re a landlord trying to stay compliant or a resident seeking lead safety information, we’ve gathered important links to help you stay informed and protected.

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Philadelphia Lead Certification Requirements

 

Find out what the City of Philadelphia requires from landlords renting pre-1978 properties. Learn about certifications, compliance deadlines, and tenant notice requirements.
🔗 City of Philadelphia: Lead Disclosure & Certification Law

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EPA Lead Safety Guidelines

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Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home
This guide explains lead hazards, where lead is found, and how to reduce exposure—especially for families with young children.
🔗 EPA: Lead in the Home

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HUD Lead-Based Paint Regulations

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Federal Lead Rules for Rental Housing
HUD regulates lead safety in federally assisted housing, including Section 8 and public housing programs. If you receive HUD funding or rent to subsidized tenants, strict lead testing and clearance requirements apply.
🔗 HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards

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HUD Lead Disclosure Rule

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Disclosure Requirements for Sellers & Landlords
Federal law requires landlords and sellers of pre-1978 properties to disclose known lead hazards to tenants and buyers. HUD and the EPA enforce this regulation under the Lead Disclosure Rule.
🔗 HUD Lead Disclosure Rule Overview

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HUD Lead Compliance for Public and Assisted Housing

 

For Housing Authorities & Property Managers
HUD-funded housing programs must comply with strict testing, interim controls, and clearance protocols. Learn what’s required for inspections and renovations in HUD-assisted homes.
🔗 HUD Lead-Based Paint Requirements for Federally Assisted Housing

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Certified Renovators and Contractors

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Find a Lead-Safe Certified Firm
If you’re hiring a contractor for renovations or repairs in a pre-1978 home, make sure they are EPA certified.
🔗 EPA: Locate Certified Renovation Firms

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Pennsylvania Lead Regulations

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Lead Poisoning Prevention Resources
State-level guidance on lead testing, prevention programs, and public health policies in Pennsylvania.
🔗 PA Department of Health – Lead Information

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Tenant Rights & Landlord Responsibilities

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Philadelphia Tenant Lead Rights & Resources
Tenants have the right to live in a lead-safe environment. Learn how to ask your landlord for a lead-safe certificate and what to do if your unit fails inspection.
🔗 Tenant Resources – Lead Law (Philly Tenant Guide)

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Free Lead Testing & Home Repair Programs

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Assistance for Low-Income Households
Check if your property qualifies for free lead hazard remediation or repairs through city and state-funded programs.
🔗 Philadelphia Lead and Healthy Homes Program

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Lead Paint Safety During Renovation (RRP Rule)

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Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Compliance
Are you planning work that might disturb lead-based paint? Understand your responsibilities under EPA's RRP Rule.
🔗 EPA: RRP Rule Overview

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Printable Lead Safety Posters & Tenant Notices

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Free Downloads to Stay Compliant
Need to post or distribute lead hazard warning signs or tenant forms? Get downloadable PDFs from trusted sources.
🔗 EPA Publications and Flyers

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Need Help Understanding What Applies to You?

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We’re here to help landlords and residents navigate compliance, testing, and remediation.