What about properties on Land Contract?
Properties that are sold on land contract are not rentals and do not need to be lead-safe certified. Land contracts should be [...]
What qualifies as a Family Childcare Home?
Under the City ordinance, “Family Childcare Home” means a type A Home or a type B Home as defined by Ohio [...]
What qualifies as Immediate Family?
Under the City’s ordinance, “Immediate Family” includes father, mother, brother, sister, spouse, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, stepmother, stepfather, grandmother, [...]
What qualifies as Residential Rental Property?
Under the City's ordinance, “Residential Rental Property” means any part of a structure being used or occupied as a private [...]
What does the rental registry have to do with the lead ordinance?
There is a lack of data about who owns rental property in Toledo. This rental registry will allow us to [...]
What is the rental registry?
The rental registry is part of Ohio Revised Code 5323 and is handled by the Lucas County Auditor. It applies to all [...]
What if my rental is titled in the name of a trust or business entity?
If your rental property is held in trust, an LLC, or other non-natural person entity, you must still complete the lead-safe [...]
Do Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) properties need certified?
Yes. Under the current ordinance, HCV (formerly known as Section 8) rental units must also pass a Local Lead Inspection [...]
Why should rental owners do this?
Besides being required under law, there are many benefits to rental owners for getting their Lead-Safe Certificate. You will have [...]
How do I hire a Local Lead Inspector?
You can find a list of currently active Local Lead Inspectors here. This list is updated regularly. Please note: We strongly [...]