Renter’s Frequently Asked Questions My landlord has not applied to the program, but my child has an elevated blood level. Can I apply? Why must work be done in my rental unit? Is the removal of lead-based paint hazards required by law? Could I be permanently displaced or have my rent increased? Do I have to participate by giving my documentation? Where do I take my documentation? What documentation do I have to provide? My landlord has not applied to the program, but my child has an elevated blood level. Can I apply? Unfortunately, the property owner must be the applicant. However, you are welcome to provide application information to your landlord and provide encourage to apply. Why must work be done in my rental unit? Lead-based paint may be causing an extreme danger to all individuals living in or visiting your unit, particularly children under the age of six. Breathing in lead dust or consuming chips of lead-based paint can cause severe health and development delays to young children, pregnant women and otherwise healthy adults of all ages. Is the removal of lead-based paint hazards required by law? The law requires that landlords of a property with known lead-based paint hazards take immediate action to remove the hazards. A lead risk assessment will be conducted if it has not already occurred to determine if lead-based paint hazards exist in your property. When it is determined that there is lead-based paint in your property, work will be scheduled to remove the existing hazards. Lead Safe Washington program provides funds to property owners to inspect buildings for lead-based paint hazards and, most importantly, remove those hazards to make your home safer. Page 8 of 9      1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9