Denver Contractor Settles Lead Paint Repair Case for $125,000

A Denver contractor has agreed to pay $125,000 to settle allegations that it conducted uncertified renovations at six multi-unit rental housing properties with lead-based paint, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday.

The EPA said that VareCo, a Denver-area property owner, failed to obtain EPA certification prior to performing the renovations, did not assign a certified renovator to each project, failed to retain documentation to demonstrate compliance with lead-safe work practices, and did not obtain written acknowledgement from residents of receipt of the required lead hazards pamphlet prior to renovations.

The agency said it will continue to assess compliance associated ...