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Why Should Landlords and Property Managers Attend the 2002 Lead-Safe Indiana Conference on November 6 & 7, 2002?
Landlords and property managers work hard to keep their property safe. It is a constant challenge. The regulations change. The tenants don't keep the property clean and they don't tell you when there is a problem. They may ignore the lead hazard disclosure paperwork you give them with the lease.
Fortunately, landlords and property managers have strong national, state, and, in some cases, local, associations to keep them informed of the details and what may be coming. In Indiana, the Apartment Association of Indiana has been a leader for constructive approaches to lead poisoning prevention.
While these association training opportunities are critical, we think you should attend the Lead-Safe Indiana Conference because we need to hear your voice. The conference is not only a chance to learn about lead poisoning but it is a chance to voice your opinion and influence policy. Hopefully, you will learn something at the conference as well.
As you look over the agenda, we would like to make the following suggestions:
Listen to Dr. Dave Jacobs of HUD give you the latest word on lead poisoning and healthy homes at HUD. Since a plenary session often provides limited ability for detailed questions and discussion, plan to attend a Lead & Healthy Homes at HUD discussion form on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:45.
Share your view at the Landlord Liabilities and Responsibilities breakout session on Wednesday 1:30 to 2:30. At the session, we will review the changes to the landlord-tenant law and its implications for lead poisoning prevention.
Discuss ways to get contractors to actually use lead-safe work practices on Wednesday from 2:40 to 3:40. As an alternative, find out about Indiana's new requirements that prohibit contractors from using dangerous work practices and require them to clean up their messes in pre-1960 housing or discuss how the state should deal with concerns about mold.
Wrap up Wednesday by finding out the latest word on new lead-safe work practices and technologies or discovering what is working around Indiana on Section 8 in ensuring that there is both affordable AND safe housing. The sessions begin at 3:50 and end at 4:50.
Voice your concerns about the enforcement of federal disclosure laws regarding leases and maintenance on Thursday from 9:00 to 10:30.
Express your opinions to IDEM to help it improve its licensing regulations to make it easier to get your property checked out especially after paint is disturbed on Thursday from 10:45 to noon.
Nominate your favorite landlord, property manager, or realtor who has done outstanding work in dealing with lead-based paint for a Lead-Safe Indiana Award. Hopefully your nominee will receive an award on Thursday afternoon.
If you need any more information, contact Tom Neltner at mccabe@ikecoalition.org.
Please join us. Click here to register.
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