The General Assembly finds that:

            (1)      lead paint is present in a large percentage of residential properties in the State, particularly residential rental properties constructed before 1950;

            (2)      lead paint on the friction surfaces of windows is a leading cause of lead poisoning;

            (3)      lead poisoning harms the health and well-being of children and pregnant women and causes substantial long-term public costs for medical expenses and additional education; and

            (4)      reduction or elimination of lead in the environment will reduce:

                  (i)      the risk of lead poisoning of children and pregnant women;

                  (ii)      the incidence of learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children who live in older housing; and

                  (iii)      the cost of publicly financed medical care.