Yes, I know which is obviously expensive. first there is the abatement process, then inspector has to come in and verify that the abatement was successful. Can take up to 30 days.
What is frustrating is that I had children living in this apartment for years, and never had any lead poisoning. Replaced all the windows. Leased to refugee family from Afghanistan--at substantial rental discount as a humanitarian gesture. Children already had lead poisonings from home country, but at first medical appointment in US, lead poisoning is discovered--all state wanted to know was where they lived, and lead paint lead investigator finds lead several layers deep on a couple of baseboards, door jams, outside porch, and I have to abate. Will cost close to $50K. thanks for letting me vent.
