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Louisville Lead Guides for Landlords

Straight answers on Louisville lead rules.

Louisville changed its rental lead rules in 2025, and plenty of good landlords aren't sure what applies to them anymore. These guides from our Kentucky-certified lead risk assessors explain city lead notices, HUD and Section 8 requirements, and what to check before you buy a pre-1978 property, in plain language.

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Latest guides

Tenant's Child Tested High for Lead? Landlord Steps

Tenant's Child Tested High for Lead? Landlord Steps

Tenant's Child Tested High for Lead? Landlord StepsErik Hitzelberger
Published on: 10/08/2026

A tenant's child has an elevated blood lead level. What Louisville landlords must do, what the risk assessment covers, and how to respond.

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Pink vs. Yellow: Louisville's Lead Screening Result

Pink vs. Yellow: Louisville's Lead Screening Result

Pink vs. Yellow: Louisville's Lead Screening ResultErik Hitzelberger
Published on: 10/08/2026

Pink or yellow? What Louisville's lead screening result means for your rental, what the test can't tell you, and what to do next.

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Lead-Safe vs. Lead-Free: Why Louisville Landlords Test

Lead-Safe vs. Lead-Free: Why Louisville Landlords Test

Lead-Safe vs. Lead-Free: Why Louisville Landlords TestErik Hitzelberger
Published on: 10/08/2026

Lead-safe vs. lead-free: what each means for a Louisville rental, and why landlords still test when the city no longer requires it.

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Lead Risk Assessment vs. Inspection vs. Clearance

Lead Risk Assessment vs. Inspection vs. Clearance

Lead Risk Assessment vs. Inspection vs. ClearanceErik Hitzelberger
Published on: 10/08/2026

Lead risk assessment, lead inspection, or clearance? What each one checks, when Louisville owners need it, and how to pick the right one.

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