Enforcement in New England
Reporting a Violation of Lead Paint Rules in New England
EPA New England will follow up on tips and complaints from the public regarding violations of laws that require people to be informed of potential Lead-Based Paint hazards when they buy, rent, or hire contractors to renovate a home or child-occupied facility. Exposure to lead paint is a serious health concern, especially for young children.
To report a violation of federal Lead-Based Paint rules, follow these easy steps:
Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (effective April 22, 2010) - to report firms and renovators who are paid to perform renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb Lead-Based Paint in homes or child-occupied facilities (such as day care centers and schools) built before 1978, but who are not certified, trained, and/or following lead-safe work practices, you may:
- Complete this electronic tip/complaint form
- Download this tip/complaint form (PDF) (3 pp, 45K, about PDF) and mail or fax to:
- Contact our Call Center at 1-888-372-7341
Sharon Hayes
EPA - New England, Region 1
5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OES05-4)
Boston, MA 02109-3912
Fax: (617) 918-0328
Disclosure Rule - to report a property owner/property manager who did not notify tenants or purchasers of residential property about potential Lead-Based Paint hazards, you may:
- Complete this electronic tip/complaint form
- Download this tip/complaint form (PDF) (3 pp, 49K, about PDF) and mail or fax to the contact above
- Contact our Call Center at 1-888-372-7341
Pre-Renovation Rule - to report a renovation contractor who did not notify a property owner about potential Lead-Based Paint hazards, you may:
- Complete this electronic tip/complaint form
- Download this tip/complaint form (PDF) (3 pp, 47K, about PDF) and mail or fax to the contact above
- Contact our Call Center at 1-888-372-7341
For more information about Lead: