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NAHB is providing online resources for remodelers who are concerned about how their businesses will be affected by new requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule and how to best protect themselves from possible legal prosecution and exposure to potential lawsuits.
The rule covers many of the activities that remodelers undertake when performing their job — including certification, insurance, contract language, job pricing, work practices and record keeping.
Remodelers can ensure that they are properly instituting the requirements of the rule and protecting their business by knowing the liability issues and the best ways to address them. Posted on NAHB’s website, an extensive list of frequently-asked questions provides this information.
One of the major liabilities may rest with the remodeler’s contract, which will need to be updated to reflect the rule requirements. To help with this, the NAHB legal team has developed members-only template contract language that can be used for this purpose. Remodelers should also consult with an experienced local attorney for assistance in drafting contracts because some states vary in their lead regulation and other legal requirements.
For more information on the lead rule, visit www.nahb.org/leadpaint; or e-mail Matt Watkins, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8327. For information on legal and liability concerns, e-mail Amy Chai, x8232.
