Common use of LEAD PAINT NOTICE Clause in Contracts

LEAD PAINT NOTICE. The University, in accordance with state and federal laws, screens for the presence of lead based paint in all residential facilities. The results of these tests, in full, are available in the ORL and Physical Plant offices. Be advised that you have a ten (10) day period after signing your lease during which you may, at your own expense, obtain another comprehensive lead inspection and risk assessment from a certified lead inspector. If you elect to obtain such an inspection and assessment and the results show that your room or apartment contains lead- based paint or lead-based paint hazards, you can terminate your lease within two (2) business days after you receive the report. If you don’t obtain an inspection within ten (10) days after signing the lease, you will have waived the right to do so later. In accordance with state and federal laws, the University is providing the following notice: EVERY LESSEE OF ANY INTEREST IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ON WHICH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING WAS BUILT PRIOR TO 1978 IS NOTIFIED THAT SUCH PROPERTY MAY PRESENT EXPOSURE TO LEAD FROM LEAD- BASED PAINT THAT MAY PLACE YOUNG CHILDREN AT RISK OF DEVELOPING LEAD POISONING. LEAD POISONING IN YOUNG CHILDREN MAY PRODUCE PERMANENT NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LEARNING DISABILITIES, REDUCED INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT, BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND IMPAIRED MEMORY. LEAD POISONING ALSO POSES A PARTICULAR RISK TO PREGNANT WOMEN. THE LESSOR OF ANY INTEREST IN RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE LESSEE THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ANY LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS. A COMPREHENSIVE LEAD INSPECTION OR RISK ASSESSMENT FOR POSSIBLE LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO LEASE. Summary of Lead Paint Inspections (updated December 2008) Ronson Hall Built after 1978. Not applicable. Fortess Hall No presence of lead paint detected. Xxxx Xxxx Some lead paint detected in subsurface layers of trim & molding paint.* Xxxxxxxxx Hall Some lead paint detected in subsurface layers of trim & molding paint.* Xxxxxxxx Xxxx No presence of lead paint detected. Townhouses No presence of lead paint detected. Independence Plaza No presence of lead paint detected. Art Studio Apt. Some intact lead paint detected in subsurface layers of trim & molding paint * Vaux Street Home Some intact lead paint detected in subsurface layers of trim & molding paint and ceramics.* Vaux Street Apt. Some intact lead paint detected in subsurface layers of trim & molding paint and ceramics.* Presidents Home Some intact lead paint detected in subsurface layers of trim & molding paint and ceramics.* 3427 Warden Some intact lead paint detected in subsurface layers of trim & molding paint & ceramics* External lead paint located in shutters and trim. All lead paint present was re-encapsulated in 2008. * For precise details of lead paint locations please refer to the report on file within the office of Physical Plant.