- Virginia does not have lead laws like the District of Columbia and Maryland. Landlords are not required to inspect their properties for lead-based paint.
Federal law requires owners of pre-1978 homes to disclose the presence of lead-based paint. The disclosure must happen before renting or selling the home. Owners must provide specific warning statements about lead-based paint in their sales contracts and leases.
Landlords should provide the following information to their tenants.
- Lead hazard information pamphlet
- Disclosure of any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards
- Copy of signed written statement acknowledging receipt of information with tenant’s signature.
