How to Best Protect Yourself When it Comes to Lead-Based Paint and Mold

Join Patti Widget: Protect Yourself When it Comes to Lead-Based Paint and Mold 

A Most-Entertaining Presentation by Property Management’s Leading Lady, Patti Widget of Widget’s Way

Details

Date / Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (LATE START!)
How to Attend: Logged In Users Can Register Using the “Register Now” Button.

Have YOU had to deal with tenants who claims they are getting sick because of the existence of lead based paint or mold in their apartment unit? Join us for an hour with property management expert, Patti Widget from Widget’s way as she discusses best practices for handling lead based paint and mold sickness claims, and teaches you strategies on how to respond to these claims, avoid liability, and how to quickly eliminate the problem.

Mold and lead issues and their abatement involve risks to human health, and improper handling can exacerbate these risks. Lead abatement can create dust that can be inhaled or ingested, leading to lead poisoning, especially in children. Mold abatement, if not done properly, can lead to further mold growth and exposure to fungal spores. When an owner does not timely and appropriately respond to reported lead and mold issues, they may risk significant legal exposure. If abatement is not performed properly by professionals, or if materials deteriorate, lead can be re-exposed, posing a continued risk.

During this webinar, we will cover the following:

• Required mold and lead based paint disclosures required at the inception of tenancy under Federal and state law.
• Common places where you may find lead-based paint and causes of mold, and how to prevent exposure and keep from becoming a major problem.
• How best to address reported lead and mold exposure or sickness. Who should you call for help and how quickly should you respond?
• Patti’s real-life stories of reported lead and mold exposure, and the problems that can occur. Patti’s strategies to keep yourself out of trouble.
• And, of course, much, much more…Patti will be taking your questions.

Our leading multifamily industry expert, Patti Widget, the founder of Widget’s Way again, joins us for another amazing presentation that will help YOU to survive and overcome the current crisis and help YOU to successfully transition out of the current crisis. PLEASE, join us for what will most certainly be an informative online seminar via ZOOM. 

This will be a live, interactive, online learning session. Live Q&A will take place throughout the online seminar. Please join us for what will surely be an extremely informative and entertaining presentation by Patti Widget. Please log in to register on our website at www.aagla.org. If you have any questions, please contact Events Manager, Diana Alcaraz, via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to seeing you.

Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. Keep in mind that every situation is unique, and the laws, rules and regulations are subject to change at any time. So, before acting, be sure to obtain tax and/or legal advice from your licensed professional.

Seminar Leader:  

Patti Widget, Property Management Expert, Widget’s Way
 
Patti “Widget” has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead based paint certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing and more.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director

Daniel Yukelson is the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA). As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies. Prior to joining AAGLA, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved in the planning, construction and opening of the Waldorf Astoria. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer for 15-years of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network. Yukelson also served as a Planning Commissioner for 6-years in the City of Beverly Hills. 

Title Sponsor:  

Kern Insurance Associates
 
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Title Sponsor:

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