According to Georgia and Federal Law, if you own investment property near Emory University or in Decatur, certain responsibilities fall on your shoulders. As long as you are not involved in a federal government housing program which have additional requirements, here are some concerns you should consider: You are required to inform your Decatur renters of the presence of lead based paint on your property. Lead based paint was banned in 1978 so any newer home is unlikely to contain lead paint. Fair Housing laws also require that you avoid discrimination of any (1 comments)