Vermont AG Succeeds in Lawsuit against Landlord for Violating Lead Regulations

Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan announced that the Rutland Superior Court ordered a rental property owner to bring his 30+ properties into compliance after the AG’s office investigated and sued him for violating state lead laws. Children living in residences owned by the landlord were found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood. Under the judgment, the landlord had to meet specific deadlines for addressing the lead contamination, and was not allowed to rent any newly vacant properties.

• Documents: VT Press Release
• Document Type: Press Releases/Statements
• States: Vermont
• Issues: Lead Public Health Toxics
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation