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Ohio landlord lead-safe checklist
Download PDF Get expiry reminders too- ☐ Confirm whether your unit is covered (usually built before 1978).
- ☐ Read your city's exact rule and renewal schedule (linked below).
- ☐ Hire a state-licensed lead inspector or risk assessor.
- ☐ Fix any deteriorated paint using lead-safe work practices before the inspection.
- ☐ File or register the certificate with the city or state as required.
- ☐ Track the expiry date and every tenant turnover.
Covered jurisdictions
| Where | Renews | Fees / fines |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | every 2 years | No certificate fee; $70/unit registration; $100 fine per revocation (cap $30k/yr), misdemeanor |
| Toledo | 5 years (20 after abatement) | $25/unit filing fee; housing court referral |
| Ohio (statewide registry) | yearly (voluntary) | not verified |
Not legal advice. LeadSafeRules summarizes official city and state sources for information only. Rules, fees and deadlines change, so confirm with the official source or your local housing or health department before relying on this. Every rule page links its source and shows the date we last checked it.