Paint Manufacturers in for a World of Pain

A row of traditional Amsterdam canal houses with gabled facades and large windows. The buildings feature various shades of brown and red bricks, and they lean slightly forward, reflecting the charm of historical Dutch architecture.
Lead paint

Property managers, owners, and landlords can breathe a collective sigh of relief. A Northern California Superior Court Judge ruled that the 1.1 billion dollar expenses associated with the removal of lead paint and any related building deficiencies of residences built prior to 1978 will lay in the laps of three major paint manufacturers.