Not exact matches
Duncan's staff oversaw fast - track repairs of schools cited by the Tribune for having
peeling lead -
based paint in their lunchrooms or kitchens.
But in a home built before 1978,
peeling paint could indicate the presence of
lead -
based paint.
While the appraisal might note some obvious issues (
peeling lead -
based paint, for example), the home inspector is going to point out a lot of issues that may not be visible to the untrained eye (such as wiring that isn't up to code).
Our Manhattan and Westchester County
lead paint poisoning attorneys tell our clients to be wary of older homes, because the
paint may begin to
peel or chip, exposing older layers of
lead based paint.
The Court of Appeals of Maryland held that although the landlord could not be held to have notice of the presence of
lead -
based paint because of the age of the building (and other factors), the landlord could be liable because of the complaints of the tenant about
peeling or chipping
paint.
The Court stated that «in a
lead paint poisoning claim
based on negligence, a plaintiff must identify admissible evidence that, if believed, would prove that the landlord (1) had actual knowledge or reason to know of chipping,
peeling, and flaking
lead paint on the premises and that such a condition was hazardous, and (2) the landlord was given a reasonable opportunity to correct the hazard.»
It dries as a rock hard, clear barrier and it stops
paint from
peeling, so everything (including possible
lead based paint) will be forever locked underneath the protective coating.