The certificate that proves your unit is compliant, explained: lead-safe vs. lead-free, how long it lasts, and how to get one.
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A lead-safe certificate is the piece of paper that closes the loop. It proves a certified inspector checked the unit and found no lead hazard, and it's what you hand your tenant and attach to the lease.
These sound alike but they're different. A lead-safe certificate means no lead hazard was present at the time of inspection. It's the common one, and it's valid for three years or until the next tenant turnover. A lead-free certificate means no lead-based paint exists in the unit at all. It's harder to earn, usually needs XRF testing, and lasts far longer because there's nothing left to deteriorate.
Keep the paperwork. Attach the certificate to the lease and hold onto it. If your town asks for proof of compliance, that document is it.
The certificate itself isn't a separate big charge; it comes out of the inspection. A visual assessment on a clean unit can often be scheduled and certified quickly. Dust-wipe sampling adds lab time. We connect you with an inspector who can tell you their turnaround before you book.
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