Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

The landlord has to de-lead the apartment. As far as I know it only applies to after the child is born. Lead Paint is dangerous because children ingest lead paint. Young children, under age 6, will chew on just about anything they can get their mouth on. This includes window sills, loose paint chips, or other painted surfaces. Hopefully your wife is not chewing such items so it shouldn't be an issue. If lead is removed improperly then it changes from lead painted surface to lead dust. This can be inhaled by anyone so you probably don't want to stay in the house while it is being de-leaded. The law requires that the work be done by a company that is certified in the proper techniques.

I suggest telling the landlord when you are telling people outside your family. There is no need to tell the landlord when the pregnancy is first discovered. Certainly you should tell the landlord before the "baby bump" shows.

You indicate that you have a multi-year lease. The landlord can't evict because of a pregnancy. The landlord can only evict if you violate the lease. If it is an owner occupied property in which there are 4 or less units, the landlord can refuse to rent to a family with young children. If not,then the landlord cannot discriminate against the family because of children.

The landlord has to pay for the renovations.