On October 24, 2011 the highest court in the state of Maryland overturned the MDE regulation limiting landlord liability in lead paint lawsuits to $17,000.00 (provided the landlord complied with certain requirements, such as registering the property).

Equal opportunity laws force a landlord to rent to women and children or face a discrimination lawsuit.

So, I guess now I have to quit being a landlord, or be forced to accept unlimited liabiliy from lead paint lawsuits. 

Even though all precautions are taken to prevent lead dust or peeling paint from becoming an issue, a child can visit another house, eat lead paint at that location, have high blood lead levels, and sue me for damages.

Any other opinions?