Consumer Fraud Complaint Against Parkside Properties Over Violation of Lead Paint Standards Settled
December 31st, 2007 amy
Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell has announced the settlement of a consumer fraud complaint stainst Parkside Properties, a rental property management company failed to maintain properties in compliance with the state’s lead paint abatement law, despite telling consumers that it understood and applied the correct law when performing maintenance services. The Montpelier-based landlord will have to pay a $5,000 penalty to the state if it fails to comply with lead paint management standards in 54 buildings. Sorrell said in a statement that lead paint in older buildings is the main cause of lead poisoning in children, which can lower children’s IQs.
