Lead Testing in New England Rental Property

[Grant Garbo]

I have a SFH in CT that I just started renting out. I was notified that I need a lead abatement certificate as the property was build in 1938.

I do not know the lead status as it was never tested.  I am reluctant to get the property tested as if there is lead then I then have to perform an abatement which would run in the thousands of dollars as well as displace my tenants.  

I am also looking into changing insurance companies to one that does not require lead abatement certificate to rent out.  

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas as to other routes to pursue that wouldn't lead to me being out of pocket by thousands of dollars.  

Anyone who rents out in the New England region who had an insurance company who will provide me coverage without the lead test?  

[Walter Correia]

My wife and I are currently looking in the same situation in Massachusetts. We found someone who can help us with de-leading through state programs but we are currently waiting on a response. I can let you know once I have more answers.