Lead Safe Inspection

‘Lead Safe’ is a new standard, introduced under Bill NJ S1147, that certifies a property to be ‘safe’ from contamination by Lead particulates.  In New Jersey this Inspection can only be carried out by a State & EPA registered, qualified and licensed, Lead Safe Inspector/Contractor.

Bill NJ S1147 is effective as of July 22, 2022 and requires that that a ‘Lead Safe’ Inspection be carried out on residential rental properties upon tenant turnover, or within a 2 year period of the effective date of the bill, by July 22, 2024, whichever occurs 1^st.

Should it determined that a Rental Property Owner has failed to comply with Bill NJ S1147, under provision P.L.2021, c.182 (C52:27D.16 et al.) by the municipality or permanent local agency, the property owner shall have 30 days to cure any violation by conducting the required inspection or initiate any required remediation efforts.  Should the violation not be cured within the 30 days, then the property owner shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $1000.00 per Week, per Unit, until the required inspection has been conducted or remediation efforts have been initiated.