LeadSafeRulesLandlord lead-safe deadline calendar 2026–2027
Dates come from official sources. Rows marked "est." are our own calculation.
Aug 9, 2025 · New York City
XRF paint testing deadline for covered rental units (passed). Turnover work continues at every new tenant.
sourceXRF paint testing deadline for covered rental units (passed). Turnover work continues at every new tenant.
Oct 2026 · Cleveland, OH
City proposed changing certificates to 3 years. Proposed, not adopted.
sourceCity proposed changing certificates to 3 years. Proposed, not adopted.
Every 2 years · Cleveland, OH
Lead-safe certificate renewal under current Ch. 365.
sourceLead-safe certificate renewal under current Ch. 365.
By July 2027 (est.) · New Jersey
First inspections were due by July 22, 2024 (2 years after the law took effect) or at turnover. The 3-year cycle means second inspections fall due around July 2027 for units inspected at the deadline. (Our math, check your certificate.)
sourceFirst inspections were due by July 22, 2024 (2 years after the law took effect) or at turnover. The 3-year cycle means second inspections fall due around July 2027 for units inspected at the deadline. (Our math, check your certificate.)
Every year · Maryland
Renew pre-1978 rental registration with MDE ($30/unit). Risk-reduction certificate at every tenant change.
sourceRenew pre-1978 rental registration with MDE ($30/unit). Risk-reduction certificate at every tenant change.
Every year · Vermont
File the IRC Practices compliance statement.
sourceFile the IRC Practices compliance statement.
30 days notice · Pittsburgh, PA
Rental permit enforcement starts 30 days after PLI publishes notice. Voluntary until then.
sourceRental permit enforcement starts 30 days after PLI publishes notice. Voluntary until then.
By Mar 1, 2028 · Delaware
Lead-safe/lead-free certificate law takes effect (or earlier once rules are final).
sourceLead-safe/lead-free certificate law takes effect (or earlier once rules are final).
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.