Can a landlord refuse to rent property to families with lead-poisoning histories?
No. Landlords have been sued for requiring that families disclose the blood lead levels of their children prior to approval of their rental applications, and for discriminating against families with lead-poisoned children. Consumer Tip: For more information on the dangers associated with lead-based paint, contact the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning at (800) 370-LEAD or the Maryland Department of the Environment at (800) 776-2706 or its website at www.mde.state.md.us/health/lead. If you suspect that your child has been exposed to lead-based pain, call your childs doctor immediately to request a blood test. Return to Top Breaking a Lease What are the tenants obligations if s/he wants to move out before the end of the lease? A lease obligates the tenant to pay rent through the end of the lease term. So, if a tenant breaks a lease, the landlord can hold the tenant responsible for the rent due through the remainder of the lease term. However, the landlord must make a reasonable ef
