We need all the help we can get on these.

Call ALL you delegates NOW.  Landlord members this is going in the newsletter but we need your help NOW. Don't wait.

Points to plead your case:

1. Property owners who are following the present requirements of Registering properties, having inspections prior to tenant move in, and providing insurance company with certificate are LOWERING the cases of children with Elevated Lead Levels in rental properties.

2. Washington County is showing some of the lowest levels of Lead Poisoned Children in Rental Properties in the entire State. More cases of Elevated Lead Levels and Poisoning are being found in Private homes.

3. Having Dust Wipe samples show actual surface areas and the safety of these areas. When painted or varnished surfaces are kept in stable condition regularly, special contractors are not needed because the surfaces are KEPT in good condition.

4. Having properties in a SAFE condition now will be disturbed with the additional requirements of Stripping and removal of the old materials on the window sills.

4. Cost to remove materials from the interior window sills and repaint or to cover them with a proper encapsulating material. ( this will disturb old paint)

5. Cost to become or have a Licensed Lead Supervisor available to do all of this required work.

Class is at least $250.00 , expense for taking 2 days for the class, minimum of $125.00 to have the Licensing from Maryland Department of Environment.

6. The new EPA Renovate Right Licensing includes landlords and contractors. Following these regulations will also ensure that properties are being properly maintained when work is needed. Cost of this class is $250.00. Expense for taking day for the class and traveling to where class is being given. Licensing is $300.00 (more for contracting companies)

7. Time to go after those who are NOT in compliance rather than to add more to those who have been in compliance with the law and are diligently following safe practices.

We need your voice. Thanks.

Below is a list of the members of the House Environmental Matters Committee. Please contact them by email or U.S. mail or by phone.
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Bill Information and Status, click here -Type in SBO and number of Senate Bill or Type in HB1 and number of House Bill then click on Submit Query         

TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Don't ever assume you are not needed. One extra voice may be all it needs to get our point across. These bills will affect you in a huge way, please speak up if you have not already, E-mail or phone. We still want the legislative group to know we oppose the issues.