A581

Requires municipalities to conduct lead paint inspections in single- and two-family dwellings; requires reporting of inspection results to State.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A581 requires municipalities to inspect single- and two-family rental dwellings for lead-based paint hazards and report results to the.

New Jersey A581 shifts the responsibility of lead paint inspections in single- and two-family rental dwellings from the Department of Community Affairs to municipalities. Municipalities must inspect these properties at least every five years, or every two years if encapsulation has been performed to remediate lead-based paint hazards. Municipalities can charge fees for inspections, which must be deposited into the "Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund." Owners of tenant-occupied properties must file a certificate of registration with the municipality.

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Current
Housing Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee