Lead and Healthy Homes resources for landlords | Board of Health

City of Philadelphia

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Landlords are required to test and certify rental properties as lead safe or lead free to:

To test and certify that a rental property is lead safe or lead free, landlords should hire an approved/certified lead professional:

Watch a series of videos that walks you through the process of lead certification.

Learn more about Philadelphia’s laws and regulations in the City’s Lead Guide.

Name	Description	Released
Philadelphia Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Law PDF	The Philadelphia Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Law requires owners of property built before 1978 and rented to children six years or younger to provide the tenant with certification prepared by a certified lead inspector stating that the property is either lead free or lead safe.	November 8, 2018
Landlord’s Guide to the Philadelphia Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Law PDF	Comprehensive guidance including compliance requirements, answers to frequently asked questions, instructions for lead-safe and lead-free certification, and a recommended tenant's advisory notice.	February 23, 2021
Property Owner Statement of Exemption PDF	Form and instructions for property owners seeking exemption from the Philadelphia Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Law.	February 23, 2021
Renovate right (English) PDF	A pamphlet from the Environmental Protection Agency that contractors must provide to homeowners and tenants before starting work.	November 8, 2018
Renovate right (Español) PDF	A pamphlet from the Environmental Protection Agency that contractors must provide to homeowners and tenants before starting work.	November 8, 2018