NOVEMBER 1, 2005 – The final date that the RI Housing Resource Commission Lead Hazard Mitigation Standards will take effect!

EXEMPT PROPERTIES – Short term rentals of less than 100 days per year,
Common areas of a Condominium, units with Lead-Free or Lead-Safe certificates, owner occupied 2 or 3 family houses and buildings specifically zoned as an Elderly Housing Complex (these exemptions do not exempt you from the RI Dept. of Health Regulations, Federal Regulations or from liability.)

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE – is good for 2 years or next change of tenancy which ever is longer.

HARDSHIP CLAUSE – For owners who financially cannot afford to comply.