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 exemptions from inspection for certain properties and stipulates that property owners must provide evidence of lead-safe certification to new tenants.

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 under the law. The program will include an electronic version and updated educational materials. The bill also repeals a previous law related to lead paint inspections and allows for retroactive application of certain provisions. Notably, some sections of the bill have been deleted, including specific requirements for property owners and certain educational program components.

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