NJ LANDLORDS – Was Your Rental Property Built Before 1978?
- Landlords (Rental Property Owners) are now required to have a NJ Certified Lead Based Paint Inspector INSPECT rental dwellings for lead based paint
- Must be inspected for lead-based paint within 2 years of the effective date of the law, July 22, 2022, or upon tenant turnover, whichever is earlier
- This means that the first inspection must take place no later than July 22, 2024
- After the initial inspection, all units shall be inspected for lead-based paint hazards every 3 years, or upon tenant turnover, whichever is earlier. An inspection upon tenant turnover is not required if the owner has a valid lead-safe certificate. Lead-safe certificates are valid for 2 years. If the lead-safe certificate has expired, and there will be a tenant turnover, an inspection will be necessary before the 3-year inspection.
- Applicable to residential properties built BEFORE 1978
- Exceptions can apply. CALL ME 551-689-8634
6 MORE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Costs to inspect for lead based paint are roughly $100 per room, per an Inspector’s own fee schedule
- Inspectors are required to perform a VISUAL INSPECTION of the dwelling and/or DUST WIPE TEST in Every Bedroom and 1 Public Living Space (such as, Living Room) as per requirements
- Inspectors will inspect property exterior and interior for any peeling paint, paint chips, holes, debris, and dust, at which interior dust samples would be collected from window sills, window troughs, and floors. Samples would then be sent to a certified lab for analysis
- If the lab finds surfaces are lead-safe, then a Lead-Safe Certificate would be issued to the property owner, which is valid for 2 years
- Lab reports are typically ready in about 1 week. Subject to change if demand grows (such as to inspect before deadlines).
- There are currently a limited number of qualified inspectors. I can recommend several NJ Certified Lead Based Paint Inspectors to you. CALL ME 551-689-8634
WHAT IF lead paint is found?
- If lead-based paint hazards are identified, then the owner of the dwelling shall remediate the hazards through abatement or lead-based paint hazard control mechanisms
- If the owner has not cured the violation within 30 days, the owner may be fined up to $1,000 per week until the required inspection has been conducted or remediation efforts have been initiated
- After remediation, property must be re-inspected to receive Lead-Safe Certificate.
- Who Can Remediate? The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs certifies lead abatement contractors; the New Jersey Department of Health licenses individual lead abatement workers; the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifies Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) contractors. These firms are certified to perform RRP projects that address lead-based paint in homes.
What are requirements of property owners under P.L. 2021, c. 182?
- Property owners must also report all tenant turnover activity to the municipality
- Lastly, property owners must provide a copy of N.J.A.C. 5:28A, any lead-safe certifications, and the accompanying guidance document, Lead-Based Paint in Rental Dwellings, to any prospective owners of the dwelling during the real estate transaction, settlement, or closing (when you list the property for Sale, as your Listing Agent I will handle this for you).
OTHER RESOURCES
- NJ Guide to Lead Based Paint (PDF): CLICK HERE
- For complete information about NJ Rental Lead Based Paint Inspection (N.J.A.C. 5:28A) at NJ.gov CLICK HERE
DID YOU KNOW? AT NO COST TO YOU!…
I will assist you with finding a new Qualified Tenant for all your rental property(s)! Attract the best prospective Tenants possible! At NO COST, you receive:
- Referral to Certified Lead Based Paint Inspectors
- Obtain Lead-Safe Certificate and Inspect before we market the property – maintain compliance, and avoid fines, delays & headaches so you can easily begin your new Tenant’s occupancy
- Referral to Cleaning, Paint, Flooring/Carpet, Electrician, HVAC & Handyman Services if needed
- A freshly prepared unit always captures higher rent for you!
- Prospective Tenants complete applications via NTN (National Tenant Network) that include
- Full Credit Check
- Background Check
- Renter History
- Beautiful photography to showcase the value of your rental unit in its best light
- Your property is listed on NJMLS and
- Syndicated to multiple websites to attract the best prospective tenants possible
- I manage the appointments and showings
- I process the applications
- I negotiate all the terms you require as permitted by law
- Prospective Tenants will provide proof of income/assets and references that you will call
- You decide which Applicant to accept as your new Tenant and we schedule an Interview to finalize the agreement
- You’ll receive 1st Month Rent and 1.5 Month Security at lease signing (cashier’s checks)
- Any applicable Move-In Fees required by an HOA
- Any applicable one-time non-refundable Pet Fee
- You get a great Tenant, we do all the work, and the Tenant pays the Broker Fee! CALL NOW 551-689-8634
