My child was lead poisoned in an apartment in a building. After the poisoning, I was told that a prior tenant’s child was poisoned in the same apartment. Did the landlord have a duty under Federal Law to tell us that such hazards existed in the apartment?

Yes. A landlord also has disclosure requirements as to his/her knowledge of lead hazards in the housing. The analysis of this issue should be undertaken by a lawyer in the context of any prospective case that may be filed against any landlord or managing agent arising from a child’s having suffered lead poisoning from lead paint in an apartment. The disclosure form which should have been accurately filled out and provided to you by your landlord may be obtained from the United States Environmental Protection Agency at https://www.epa.gov/lead/lessors-disclosure-information-lead-based-paint-andor-lead-based-paint-hazards