EPA v. Kaplan Real Estate (SB)

Case summary

EPA conducted an on-site random neutral scheme inspection at Respondent's office in Rome, NY to evaluate their compliance with the Disclosure Rule. Respondent is a lessor of approximately 190 units of target housing at multiple locations in/near Rome, NY and was not always performing Disclosure. Subsequent testing showed that some of the structures contained Lead-Based Paint, while others were lead-free. After the EPA inspection the Respondent performed Disclosure to come into compliance, tested all properties for the presence of lead, and removed building components that were found to contain lead based paint.

Defendants (1)

• Kaplan Real Estate (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KAPLAN REAL ESTATE

  1300 FLOYD AVENUE, ROME, NY, 13440

  Registry ID: 110019687203

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kaplan Real Estate (SB)entered 2011-09-30

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $5,168

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2011-09-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered