Mobile homes are included. In most states there are no laws that require you to remove lead paint. But, you do have to contend with it. A lead-safe home or apartment has no lead hazards , but it may still contain lead paint. With the exception of some areas in the Northeast, the lead issue is new to most people.
Most consumers know little about lead poisoning.
However, this will change over the new few years, and create a demand for housing that is free of lead hazards. Interestingly, as public awareness about lead increases, so do the number of lawsuits. Most are aimed at lenders and landlords who do nothing about lead evaluation and management in their rental properties. Recently, there were over 1,500 lead-related cases pending in the Boston and Baltimore courts alone. Most of us grew up in areas that had earthquakes, tornadoes or hurricanes.