Toledo Reporter

The City of Toledo passed an ordinance that requires all 1-4 unit residential rental properties and family childcare homes built prior to 1978 to receive a Lead-Safe Certificate from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

In order to receive this certificate, a property must satisfy the state requirement of being registered with the county auditor and must pass a qualifying lead-safe inspection by certain phase-in deadlines.

The first phase deadline for compliance is March 31, 2023.

A map which shows the rental registry and lead-safe deadlines can be found here: toledo.oh.gov/lead-safe-map

This inspection must be done by a local lead inspector who performs a visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the property to verify there are no chipping/peeling paint or bare soil conditions. Dust wipes are also collected in certain locations throughout the home and must meet Environmental Protection Agency standards.

If you fail to properly register with the county auditor or fail to obtain a lead-safe certificate for your property you may be charged with a misdemeanor of the first degree, pursuant to TMC Section 1760.99. Additional penalties and/or fines may be assessed under TMC Section 1726.99 and ORC Chapter 5323.

To avoid fines and penalties, units must have a lead-safe certificate by March 31st, 2023.

Tenants should contact their landlords if they suspect their rental is not lead-safe.

To complete a Lead-Safe Certificate Application, please visit https://toledoleadsafe.com/cer... .

If you have any additional questions, or if you believe our records are incorrect, you may contact us through the Lead-Safe Toledo website: https://toledoleadsafe.com/ or call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020.

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