The bill amends existing legislation regarding lead-based paint hazards in rental properties in New Jersey. It defines key terms such as "common area," "dust wipe sampling," and "tenant turnover," and establishes requirements for municipalities to inspect rental dwelling units for lead-based paint hazards. Municipalities with a permanent local agency must conduct inspections or contract with certified lead evaluation contractors, while those without such agencies must enter into similar agreements. Inspections are mandated at tenant turnover or within three years of the bill's effective date, with subsequent inspections required every three years or upon tenant turnover, unless the property has a valid lead-safe certification. The bill also outlines conditions under which a dwelling unit may be exempt from inspection.

Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of a statewide educational program by the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to inform various stakeholders about lead-based paint hazards and their responsibilities. The program will include an online component and updated educational materials. Notably, certain provisions have been deleted, including specific requirements for property owners to provide evidence of lead-safe certification to new tenants, and the bill repeals a previous law related to lead hazard control. The act takes effect immediately, with certain provisions applying retroactively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:27D-437.16, 52:27D-437.17, 55:13A-12.2
Advance Law: 52:27D-437.16, 52:27D-437.17, 55:13A-12.2
Pamphlet Law: 52:27D-437.16, 52:27D-437.17, 55:13A-12.2