NYC Child Notice for Lead Paint Compliance

Lead can have devastating effects on the human body; but the effects are even more dangerous for young children. It is important for landlords and tenants to do their research on Lead Based Paint to know all of the effects and proper precautions to follow when dealing with a home built before 1978. To learn more about Lead Based Paint feel free to check out The Lead Based Paint Pamphlet.

The NYC Child Notice for Lead Paint Compliance form is extremely important for both the landlord and the tenant in the renting process. This form is required to notify landlords if there is a child under the age of six residing on the leased premises or staying at the premises often. If a child under the age of six lives in the premises or is presumed to live on the premises at any time the landlord is required to do a visual inspection of the premises to determine if there is any existence of lead based paint. An investigation must be conducted each year, or possibly more often if the owner is aware of any circumstances that may cause a lead hazard. Investigation will also be required if a tenant complains about a dangerous lead hazed condition. Particularly, the investigation will focus on finding lead paint peeling, lead on chew-able surfaces, deteriorated subsurface, and friction and impact surfaces.

Landlords are required to distribute this document to tenants and it the document must be filled out and returned to the Landlord. The law requires annual notifications by owners to all occupants as well as to occupants upon the termination of a lease, lease renewal, and New York lease signing if there are any children under the age of 6 living in the unit.

IMPORTANT: If the tenant does not fill and return the form the landlord is required to attempt an inspection to check if there is a child under 6 on the premises or not.

New York State Specific Documents

• New York City Rent-Stabilized Rider (Form RA-LR1: This form must be included in all New York City Rental Agreements and renewal agreements for rent-controlled apartments.
• NYC Child Notice for Lead Paint Compliance: This addendum is required for New York City Landlords renting to families with children under the age of 6. It must be provided to Tenants annually - at the signing of the Lease and at the time of renewal.
• New York City Required Annual Notice - Window Guards and Lead Paint: Occupants in buildings with 3 or more units must sign this form annually and give it to their Landlord.
• NYC Lease Renewal for Rent Stabilized Housing: Landlords renewing a Lease with Tenants in rent-stabilized housing must use this form.
• NYC Increase in Rent (for Rent Controlled Units): New York City rent-controlled apartments have complex rules for raising rent. This form makes it EZ for Landlords to comply with all requirements.
• New York Demand For Rent 14-Day Notice: This form is for Landlords that have Tenants that are late with rent. Pro Tip: It must be used before an eviction proceeding can be initiated.
• New York How To Prepare for a Landlord-Tenant Trial: This booklet is a great resource for New York Landlords preparing for a housing trial. It includes the rules and procedures Landlords will need.
• New York Notice to Vacate: This form should be used with Tenants that are violating the Lease but can cure the violation and remain in the property. This form provides Tenants with specifics regarding their Lease violation and the time that they have to cure the violation in order to avoid vacating the property.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo requires Landlords to disclose a smoking policy. This form makes it EZ to do so and complies with Buffalo’s requirements
• Buffalo Rental Registry Information: Buffalo Landlords must register all rental properties. This form provides details on how Landlords do this.
• What Tenants Should Know About Indoor Allergens: New York City law requires that Landlords take steps to keep their Tenants’ homes free of pests and mold.
• New York City Indoor Allergen Disclosure: New York City Landlords of buildings with three or more Rental Units must comply with specific regulations to reduce the risk of indoor allergens like mold and pests. This form outlines those requirements and serves as a disclosure that documents a Landlord's compliance with all requirements.
• Buffalo Disclosure of Smoking Policy: The City of Buffalo in the State of New York requires the landlord to disclose a smoking policy, according to Chapter 264- Rental Dwelling Unit Registration.
• New York Sprinkler Disclosure: Landlords must disclose to the tenant whether there is a sprinkler system installed within the property or not.
• New York City Annual Stove Knob Cover Notice: NYC: Local Law 117 requires that the property owner of multiple dwellings provide stove knob covers for gas-powered stoves where the owner knows or reasonably should know that a child under six years of age resides.
• NYC Lease Renewal Form - EPTA Form RTP-8: This NYC Lease Renewal Form allows landlords to renew a lease with tenants that are enrolled within The Emergency Protection Act.

State-Specific Forms