Any jobsite that is a residential home built prior to 1978 must have a certified renovator on staff. At least one employee in these companies must be trained in these new requirements by April 2010. The requirements to become a certified renovator are to attend an 8 hour EPA certified class and pass the appropriate test. Click here for more information: www.nahb.org/leadpaint.

Under new law signed on November 6, 2009, the home buyer tax credit has now been extended until April 30, 2010. Some of the old rules still apply but new features have been made to include not only first time buyers but repeat buyers as well. To find out more information click here to get “The Lowdown on Home-Buyer Tax Credits.”

All contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvments per year must register with the Attorney General's Office by July 1, 2009. For more info visit this Attorney General Announcement.