EPA v. AVISE PROPERTIES

Case summary

On August 5, 2025, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) resolving violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act and the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule (Disclosure Rule) alleged against Avise Properties, Inc., a property management company that manages 22 properties in the NH area, First Laconia Associates, an owner of target housing subject to the action, and Union Street MHT Associates, LLC, an owner of target housing subject to the action (collectively Respondents ). In the CAFO, EPA alleged that Respondents failed: (1) to include as an attachment or within the contract to lease target housing a statement by the lessee affirming receipt of the EPA-Approved Lead-Hazard Information Pamphlet; (2) to include in or attached to the lease contract a Lead Warning Statement; (3) to disclose to lessees in or attached to the lease contract the presence of known lead-based paint/and or lead-based paint hazards; and (4) to include in or attached to the lease contract a list of records or reports pertaining to the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the target housing being leased. The CAFO requires Respondents to pay a penalty of $87,918 and to certify compliance with the Disclosure Rule. The state of New Hampshire is aware of this action.

Defendants (3)

• Union Street MHT Associates, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• First Laconia Associates, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Avise Properties, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AVISE PROPERTIES

  80 NASHUA ROAD SUITE 24, LONDONDERRY, NH, 03053

  Registry ID: 110071407533

Statutes cited

• TSCA 1018 — Lead: Disclosure

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AVISE PROPERTIESentered 2025-08-05

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $87,918

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-08-05Final Order Issued
• 2025-08-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-08-18Enforcement Action Data Entered