Straight answers on lead paint, for both sides of the line.
Guides written from the jobs we actually quote: Maryland turnover certificates, DC clearance exams, renovation permits, and what the work costs. No filler, and when a rule has a number in it, we cite the number.
DC lead clearance exams: when landlords need one and how to pass
DC ties the clearance requirement to who is moving in, not to the turnover itself. Here is exactly when the exam is required, who can perform it, and what failing dust wipes cost you.
Read the guideRenovating a pre-1978 DC rowhouse: the lead rules that decide your schedule
Two thresholds decide how regulated your DC renovation is: 500 square feet of disturbed paint or $20,000 in job cost. Cross either on a pre-1978 house and the project changes shape.
Read the guideMaryland vs DC lead law: a side by side for landlords who own in both
The two systems look similar from a distance and behave very differently up close. One table and some plain language guidance for portfolios that straddle the line.
Read the guideWhat lead abatement costs in the DC area, with real ranges
Most lead abatement quotes in this market arrive with no context. These are the working ranges we see across Montgomery County and DC, and the five things that move a job inside them.
Read the guideThe DC house flipper lead paint checklist, from offer to resale
Lead paint shows up three times in a DC flip: when you price the deal, when you pull permits, and when you sell. Handle it at step one and steps two and three get cheap.
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