Anyone go through the lead safe certification yet?

[Rick Jarrell]

I owner occupy a duplex in Kamm's Corner. My certification is due this quarter. The house is in good shape with various updates so I'm not too worried about it, but curious if anyone else has gone through the process yet and if there were any surprising headaches?

[Dave Stokley]

Originally posted by @Isabelle Castelain:

My PM agency is also charging $450 for this. Anyone here with a better idea ? Thanks

This is what everyone charges. I paid $450/unit directly to the lead inspection company. FYI, each landlord is eligible for $500/unit reimbursement from the Lead Safe Resource Center up to 3 units per landlord. Here's the text from the email I got from the LSRC...

Environmental Health Watch Incentive Program

• What is the incentive? The incentive is a reimbursement of $500 per certification for potential costs associated with achieving a Lead Safe Certification.

• How do I receive the incentive? A landlord must receive a Lead Safe Certification from the City of Cleveland Building & Housing and submit the certification letter to the Lead Safe Resource Center via, to tracie dot washington at ehw dotorg

• How long does the process take? Upon verification of the Lead Safe Certification letter, the incentive should be processed and available within ten weeks.

• Are the incentives unlimited? The incentives are divided over the entire city of Cleveland and are available for up to three units at $500 each per landlord.