Lead paint can lead to serious injury to children. In Massachusetts there are steps a property owner must take to protect children from lead paint exposure. In situation where a landlord-tenant relationship exists, there are rules and obligations the landlord must adhere to also. In addition to asserting your rights to occupy a rental unit that is not lead paint exposed, there are also personal injury lawsuits and claims that may be made against the owner of the property where lead paint exposure has occurred.