On January 13, 1971, Congress passed the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Act, which prohibited the use of lead-based paints (“LBPs”) in residences constructed or renovated by the federal government or using federal assistance. Fifty years later, we are still seeing the health impact of LBPs and other leaded products. But why was lead used in the first place? In this blog, TRG explores the history and health effects of leaded products and shares how companies can use our services to address lead contamination.
TRG Announces Historic Property Research Services
Every house has a story. Unraveling it requires tracking down its paper trail, which can be time-consuming and daunting if one doesn’t know where to look. In-depth knowledge of archival resources can help maximize the historical details for individual homeowners as well as for business owners and real estate brokers. TRG has assisted property owners in compiling complex house histories throughout the Washington, DC area. Our familiarity with local, state, and federal agencies, not to mention local historical societies and libraries, has allowed us to uncover records on behalf of property owners that are typically strewn about various archival collections and online databases.