Amendments to Lead Poisoning Prevention Act regarding lead mitigation effective January 1, 2017
Back in August, 2016, the State passed amendments to the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act that affect landlords. Many landlords are aware of the federal law that requires landlords of residential rentals built prior to 1978 to disclose information (reports, pamphlets, etc.) of potential lead-based hazards in their real estate. However, many Illinois landlords are unaware of their obligations under the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. The new amendments deal with mitigation notices for lead paint hazards in an Illinois rental building governed by the law.