When used in this article, all terms shall have the same meanings
as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:28A-1.2, as the same may be amended from
time to time.
N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437 et seq. (P.L. 2021, c. 182) requires that
a certified lead evaluation contractor perform inspections of certain
single-family, two-family, and multifamily residential rental dwellings
for lead-based paint hazards. The dwelling owners/landlords are required
by state law to have the inspection performed by either an inspector
retained by the Township or by directly hiring a certified lead evaluation
contractor for this purpose.
All single-family, two-family, and multiple rental dwellings
must be inspected, except for the following dwellings which are exempt:
A. Dwellings that were constructed during or after 1978.
B. Single-family and two-family seasonal rental dwellings which are
rented for less than six months' duration each year by tenants
that do not have consecutive lease renewals.
C. Dwellings that are certified to be free of lead-based paint pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 5:17-3.16(b).
D. Multiple rental dwellings that have been registered with the Department
of Community Affairs for at least 10 years and have no outstanding
lead violations from the most recent cyclical inspection performed
on the multiple dwelling under the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law
(N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1).
E. Dwellings with a valid lead-safe certificate issued pursuant to P.L.
2021, c. 182. Lead-safe certificates are valid for two years from
the date of issuance.
The fees for lead-based paint inspections in residential rental
dwellings shall be:
A. New Jersey certified lead paint inspector/risk assessor inspection or reinspection: as set forth in §
67-9C(1).
B. NJ DCA required inspection fee: $20 per inspection.
C. Lead wipe sample analysis (where required). The number of wipe samples
will be determined by what is required by the State of New Jersey:
$35 per wipe sample analysis.
D. The fee for filing a lead-safe certification or lead-free certification
shall be $50.
E. The fees collected pursuant to this section shall be dedicated to
meeting the costs of implementing and enforcing this article and shall
not be used for any other purpose.
F. In a common interest community, any fee charged pursuant to this
section shall be the responsibility of the unit owner and not the
homeowners' association, unless the association is the owner
of the unit.