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Updated almost 9 years ago,
Lead paint in a rental?
I'm thinking about buying a house that was built in 1901 for a rental. It is in very nice original condition, however, has lots, and LOTS of peeling paint throughout. Realtor just assumes at least some of it is lead paint. Many many layers showing through.
If this was my own home, I would not be that concerned about having a painter scrap off any loose stuff and give it a good thick covering of fresh paint, leaving lead paint in place.
Is this a bad idea in a rental? Do I even need to consider what the cost might be to completely remove the lead paint instead of just covering it up? Obviously, I would be careful in the future to make sure the paint is maintained in good condition. Is this just asking for trouble?