The City of Toledo passed an ordinance that requires all 1-4 unit residential rental properties and family childcare homes built prior to 1978 to receive a Lead-Safe Certificate from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.
In order to receive this certificate, a property must satisfy the state requirement of being registered with the county auditor and pass a qualifying lead-safe inspection by certain phase-in deadlines.
A map which shows the rental registry and lead-safe deadlines can be found at toledo.oh.gov/lead-safe-map.
The inspection must be done by a local lead inspector who performs a visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the property to verify there are no chipping/peeling paint or bare soil conditions. Dust wipes are also collected in certain locations throughout the home and must meet Environmental Protection Agency standards.
Those who fail to properly register with the county auditor, or do not obtain a lead-safe certificate for their property, may be charged with a misdemeanor of the first degree, pursuant to TMC Section 1760.99. Additional penalties and/or fines may be assessed under TMC Section 1726.99 and ORC Chapter 5323.
To avoid fines and penalties, units must have a leadsafe certificate by March 31, 2023.
Tenants should contact their landlords if they suspect their rental is not lead-safe.
To complete a Lead-Safe Certificate Application, visit toledoleadsafe.com/certifi cate/.
Those with additional questions, or who believe local records are incorrect, may contact the city through the Lead-Safe Toledo website toledoleadsafe.com or call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020.
