Environmental

Lead

Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards
Almost every historic house contains some lead-based paint. Here's how to deal with it. From Old House Web.

Dealing with Old Lead-Based Paint
From the National Paint & Coatings Association.

HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control
Comprehensive index of references, tips, links.

Lead Contamination in the Home
Lead poisoning is a threat, especially to young children. From Old House Web.

Lead In The Home
Why it is a problem, where it might exist, what to do about it. From Sound Home Inspections.

LeadLock^tm
Liquid-applied coating process that is extremely effective in helping prevent lead poisoning. From Global Encasement, Inc.

Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure
From the National Paint & Coatings Association.

Lead in Paint, Dust, Soil
From EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics.

Realty Times

Products Reduce Lead Paint Exposure
Review of testing and repair options. 18Jul01.
HUD Takes Carrot, Stick Approach To Enforcing Lead-based Paint Laws
Handing out steep fines for those who ignore the law, but also handing out help to those who want to aggressively comply. 10Oct00.
Does Lead Dust Come From Paint On The Walls, Or From Candles In The House?
NMHC asks the Consumer Product Safety Commission to consider new research suggesting that ordinary household candles often have wicks that contain lead. 8May00.
Even Complying Agents May Be Jeopardized By New Lead-based Paint Ruling
Real estate agents who have made lead-based paint disclosures since September 1996 could still find themselves on the wrong side of litigation. 22Feb00.
Rhode Island Leads Lead Litigation
State has sued several companies that once made or sold lead-based paint. 28Oct99.
EPA Readies Dozens More Lead-Based Paint Lawsuits
Nationwide, hundreds of inquiries currently are under review and several dozen cases will likely be filed in the next few months. 4Oct99.

Seller, landlord must comply with lead-based paint law
From the Kentucky Post, 24Nov99.