Massachusetts H2479 amends the lead law to require lead abatement in rental properties before leasing, regardless of child occupancy.

Massachusetts H2479 amends the state's lead law to mandate that owners of rental properties must abate or contain lead paint and materials before renting or leasing, effective July 1, 2030. This requirement applies to all rental properties, regardless of whether a child under six years of age resides there. The bill also modifies the definition of "high risk community" and expands the scope of the law to include all rental properties in such communities, effective July 1, 2026.

Massachusetts H2479 amends the lead law to require lead abatement in rental properties before leasing, regardless of child occupancy.

Massachusetts H2479 amends the state's lead law to mandate that owners of rental properties must abate or contain lead paint and materials before renting or leasing, effective July 1, 2030. This requirement applies to all rental properties, regardless of whether a child under six years of age resides there. The bill also modifies the definition of "high risk community" and expands the scope of the law to include all rental properties in such communities, effective July 1, 2026.