ve heard about a new law on lead paint. What does it say?
a. The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act is intended to protect children from swallowing lead paint chips and dust. Lead can harm a child’s health, learning and behavior. The law applies to certain types of apartments: those in buildings built before 1960 (or between 1960 and 1978 if the landlord knows the building contains lead paint) with three or more apartments and where a child under seven lives. If your landlord knows that a child under seven lives in your apartment, they must inspect your apartment for peeling paint and other lead paint hazards at least once a year. Contact your landlord if you see peeling paint or other unsafe conditions. Your landlord must then check your apartment and safely fix any hazards found. Be sure to fill out and return the annual notice from your landlord asking if you have a child under seven in your apartment. The notices are sent out in early January. More information on the procedures for inspection and clean-up are available at ww.nyc.gov/
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