The apartment industry is committed to providing safe, healthy housing for its 37 million residents and that includes adhering to strict environmental codes governing lead-based paint. Given that existing regulations have successfully reduced lead exposure, the industry opposes efforts to needlessly expand regulations to all public and commercial buildings, regardless of age, when no public health reason supports it. Read our Fact Sheet to learn more.
More information on lead based paint, in addition to the NMHC/NAA viewpoint.