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Hello All,
I wonder if any of the members working in Housing have come across this before.
I had a call from a tenant this morning asking for information about stripping lead paint (most of our stock is of an age that it will most likely contain lead paint). Having checked with our housing officers it appears we don't currently provide information as standard though we do do information sheets asbestos and gas.
My questions are: do you provide information as standard to tenants about DIY and lead paint, and also do you know if there is a requirement to do so?
Any postings gratefully received, Lisa B
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Whether or not it is a requirement, it is surely a very good idea to advise tenants of the hazard.
LB
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Thanks for the comments so far, we are currently putting together a H&S information booklet together on H&S in the home for our tenants on a number of different topics but have to say I hadn't thought about lead (although we do have it in our RA's for our repairs team) so I will now include it.
My query about legal requirement isn't about getting out of something, more concerned if we are failing in our legal duty.
Thanks agin, Lisa B
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The principles of duty of care as applied for asbestos are equally applicable to other similar health issues potentially arising from Tenancy. I think you are obliged to provide information.
B&Q and Homebase used to do a good leaflet for consumers. Yours shouldn't be that different.
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