Lead poisoning presents a significant health risk to the public, particularly children.
Lead poisoning can cause intelligence deficiencies and learning disabilities. Children under the age of six are at a higher risk because they absorb more lead per unit of exposure. Lead poisoning also presents risks to owners of rental properties and their secured lenders. An increasing number of claims are being asserted against owners of rental properties claiming liability for failure to provide safe, habitable living quarters. Claims may also be asserted against banks and other secured lenders who acquire rental properties after foreclosure.