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Background <p>Children residing in rental properties are at risk for lead exposure. This study examines experiences of landlords related to lead poisoning.</p> Data &amp; methods <p>An electronic survey was distributed nationally to a convenience sample of landlords and property managers through social media; a subset of participants provided additional context through qualitative interviews.</p> Results <p>Knowledge, perceptions, and sources of information related to lead were inconsistent among survey participants (<i>n</i> = 82). Most (53%) identified cost as the biggest barrier to lead abatement. Some (19%) reported that real estate documents requiring disclosure of only “known” lead hazards discouraged them from testing for lead. In interviews (<i>n</i> = 8), landlords described an effort to ‘do the right thing’ but reported barriers to doing so.</p> Conclusion <p>Many landlords and property managers had some knowledge of lead and a desire to keep tenants safe from lead exposure, but knowledge gaps remain. Landlord-facing interventions such as systematic education and expanded access to grant programs may be useful for lead poisoning prevention in rental properties.</p>

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Leveraging the perspectives and experiences of landlords and property managers for lead poisoning prevention

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    2025年12月8日

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  • Joanna S. Balza,
  • Iwalola Awoyinka,
  • Rachel Cusatis,
  • Aprill Z. Dawson,
  • David Nelson,
  • Caitlin Kaeppler,
  • Kathryn E. Flynn

摘要

Background

Children residing in rental properties are at risk for lead exposure. This study examines experiences of landlords related to lead poisoning.

Data & methods

An electronic survey was distributed nationally to a convenience sample of landlords and property managers through social media; a subset of participants provided additional context through qualitative interviews.

Results

Knowledge, perceptions, and sources of information related to lead were inconsistent among survey participants (n = 82). Most (53%) identified cost as the biggest barrier to lead abatement. Some (19%) reported that real estate documents requiring disclosure of only “known” lead hazards discouraged them from testing for lead. In interviews (n = 8), landlords described an effort to ‘do the right thing’ but reported barriers to doing so.

Conclusion

Many landlords and property managers had some knowledge of lead and a desire to keep tenants safe from lead exposure, but knowledge gaps remain. Landlord-facing interventions such as systematic education and expanded access to grant programs may be useful for lead poisoning prevention in rental properties.