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MN HF491
Bill
Status
1/26/2017
Primary Sponsor
Karen Clark
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AI Summary
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Sellers of residential property built before 1978 must conduct lead risk assessments by licensed inspectors and disclose all lead test results on the dwelling, water, and soil to prospective buyers before signing a sale agreement.
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Landlords of residential buildings built before 1978 must test all units for lead hazards every five years and disclose results to current and prospective tenants using a standardized Minnesota Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form.
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Landlords must complete interim controls or lead abatement measures if lead hazards are found and provide certification that work was performed in compliance with federal and state laws.
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Individual property owners receive a tax credit equal to 75 percent of qualifying lead abatement costs, with a maximum credit of $5,000 per housing unit for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
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Funds are appropriated to the commissioner of health for lead and healthy housing grants, with $25,000 annually designated for nonprofits to purchase and maintain high-efficiency vacuums for low- and moderate-income households with lead contamination.
Legislative Description
Lead Poisoning Prevention Act amended, landlord requirements for renting residential property amended, Dustin Luke Shields Act created, radon and lead disclosure requirements amended, property tax benefit for lead hazard reduction provided, civil cause of action provided, lead and healthy homes grants provided, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Bernardy.
5/1/2018