Rhode Island S2476 shifts lead hazard mitigation oversight from the housing resources commission to the department of health and simplifies fund.

Rhode Island S2476 amends the lead hazard mitigation provisions to transfer oversight from the housing resources commission to the department of health. It also simplifies the process for property owners to release funds from escrow accounts if those funds are needed to make required repairs or improvements. The bill ensures that property owners of pre-1978 rental dwellings must comply with lead hazard awareness and mitigation requirements, including correcting identified lead hazards and providing tenants with necessary information.

Rhode Island S2476 shifts lead hazard mitigation oversight from the housing resources commission to the department of health and simplifies fund.

Rhode Island S2476 amends the lead hazard mitigation provisions to transfer oversight from the housing resources commission to the department of health. It also simplifies the process for property owners to release funds from escrow accounts if those funds are needed to make required repairs or improvements. The bill ensures that property owners of pre-1978 rental dwellings must comply with lead hazard awareness and mitigation requirements, including correcting identified lead hazards and providing tenants with necessary information.