Removing moldings that expose cavities like window jambs or baseboards. Demolishing known or potentially lead-painted surfaces. This may be so, but a risk from lead paint is usually because of poor maintenance, not just because lead paint is present. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the property owner. Landlord Responsibilities T he Title X Task Force, which was set up to develop national lead policy, has outlined the responsibilities of property owners for maintenance and standards of care.
Defects causing water or moisture damage are also housing code violations.
Plaster that is kept dry and maintained can last a long time without ever having to be re-plastered. All painted surfaces should be sound and free of flaking and peeling paint. In most places this is also a housing code requirement. Horizontal surfaces floors, steps, window stools and troughs should be smooth and cleanable. Doors and windows should be free of abrasion that rubs through paint layers or crushes painted surfaces.