New Lead Paint Remediation Law | Municipality Requirements for Monmouth & Ocean County

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Information Compiled by: Meghan Carroll, Realtor

Do you own investment property in New Jersey?

If you own a single family, two family or multi-family rental dwelling, please be aware that because of a new law that just went into effect, you will be required to have inspections done for lead based paint hazards.

A newly-adopted state budget committed $170 million to remove lead paint from thousands of older homes. The NJ Department of Community Affairs is expected to train lead inspectors and contractors and provide funds to replace lead-painted doors, windows, and wood trim in qualified homes and apartments.

Beginning July 22, 2022, lead paint inspection and remediation will be required for residential one- and two-family rental properties upon tenant turnover or by July 24, 2024, if there is no tenant turnover.

This means that the first inspection must take place no later than July 22, 2024.

This new law is not currently tied to time-of-sale requirements.

Exempt From This Inspection:

Dwellings constructed during or after 1978.
Dwellings certified free of lead-based paint in accordance with regulations.
Dwellings with valid lead safe certification issued pursuant to this law, which is valid for two years.
Short-Term Rentals: Single and two-family seasonal rentals that are rented for less than six months duration each year do that do not have consecutive lease renewals ARE exempt.
Seasonal multiple dwellings are also exempt.

Visual Inspection vs. Dust Wipe Sampling

A visual inspection is an examination of all painted building components for deteriorated paint or visible surface dust, debris, or residue. The inspector should also look for paint chips or dust from painting activities that were not cleaned up and paint residue on floors.

Dust wipe sampling is collected by wiping a representative surface, including floors (both carpeted and uncarpeted), interior windowsills, and other similar surfaces, and testing in accordance with a method approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These samples must be undertaken properly to ensure that results are accurate.

What type of inspection will be conducted will vary by municipality.

What Type of Inspection Does My Town Require?

I’ve included a list of all towns in the areas I serve, Monmouth and Ocean Counties below and linked the full list of all counties in New Jersey as well.

Monmouth County LBP List