Lead Paint Testing · California
What are landlord responsibilities for lead paint in California?
Short answer
Landlords must disclose any known lead-based paint and provide tenants with an EPA-approved lead information pamphlet. If paint is peeling or deteriorating in a pre-1978 building, the landlord is generally required to address the hazard.
In California, maintaining a property free of lead hazards is part of the 'habitability' requirement. If you are a renter in the Bay Area and notice chipping paint in an older building, you have the right to voice your concerns. ClearPoint Environmental offers independent testing services for tenants who need documented proof of a lead hazard. Our neutral, third-party status ensures that our findings are based solely on scientific data, helping to resolve safety issues between tenants and property owners.
Answered by ClearPoint Environmental, main branch 4127 Bay St, Fremont, CA 94538, (510) 901-5743. Reviewed 2026.