NJ Lead Law Explained in Simple Terms
If you’re a landlord with a pre‑1978 rental unit in New Jersey, there’s a new law you need to know about. Passed in July 2022, this law—often called the Lead-Safe Certification Act—aims to protect tenants (especially children) from dangerous lead exposure in older homes Who Must Comply? All landlords with single‑family, two‑family, or multi-unit rentals […]
Do All NJ Rental Properties Need a Lead Inspection in 2025?
Short Answer: Yes—for most pre-1978 rental units in New Jersey. If your property is built before 1978 and not exempt, you must have it inspected either when a tenant moves out or by the statewide deadline (July 22, 2025)—whichever comes first. Which Properties Are Affected? The law covers all rental units built before 1978, including […]
What’s the Difference Between a Lead Safe and Lead Free Certification?
Understanding What New Jersey Landlords Need to Know About the State’s Lead Law If you’re a landlord in New Jersey, chances are you’ve heard about the state’s new lead-based paint inspection requirements that went into effect on July 22, 2022. As part of the state’s efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning, all rental properties built […]