Toledo Lead-Safe Certificate Requirements for Rentals

Residential rental properties in Toledo that were built before 1978 and contain 1-4 units must comply with lead-safe ordinance requirements. Owners must obtain a Lead-Safe Certificate for each rental unit to demonstrate compliance with these safety standards.

Key Facts

• Property scope: Residential rentals with 1-4 units built before 1978
• Estimated inspection cost: $400
• Documentation required: Clearance examination report, dust wipe results, exterior photos, and a floor plan

Which properties require a Lead-Safe Certificate?

The ordinance applies to residential rental properties with 1-4 units built before 1978, including family child care homes located in such properties. Properties leased with an option to purchase are considered rentals and must comply, while properties sold on a recorded land contract are generally exempt.

What is required for the inspection and certification?

An owner must hire a State of Ohio licensed Lead Inspector, Risk Assessor, or Clearance Technician who is registered with the City of Toledo and the State of Ohio to perform the clearance examination. The property owner must submit a complete clearance packet for each unit, which must include a report signed and dated by the inspector, dust wipe results from an EPA-recognized lab, and a chain of custody that matches the lab results. Additional submission requirements include exterior photographs of all sides of the structure, a floor plan labeling all rooms and dust wipe locations, and the specific sampling date.

Do I need to register my rental property?

All residential rental properties must be registered with the Lucas County Auditor. Owners must file either a Rental Registration application or an Exception to the Rental Registration for non-primary residences, with exception forms available on the second page of the auditor's documentation.