New law regarding home repairs

There's nothing they won't tax or regulate or supervise. Badly, all of them.

Home-owners may find themselves unable to complete home repairs or re models after April 22nd. 

A New law that requires Contractors repairing or painting homes made before 1978 or facilities occupied by children comes into effect on April 22, 2010.

The law requires that contractors be certified and trained in lead-safe work practices. The EPA began processing applications on October 22, 2009 for the ruling originally issued by the EPA on April 22, 2008.

Contractors must also provide owners, tenants, and child-care facilities with a copy ofEPA's lead hazard information pamphlet.

Contractors who fail to comply face large fines. 

It may be hard to find a qualified remodeler due to a shortage of accredited trainers if the ruling goes into effect as planned according to The National Association of Home Builders.

More information can be found on the EPA's website