New Jersey Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): What Happens If I Have A Tenant Turn-Over After The Expiration Date Of The Lead Safe Certificate But Before The 3 Year Inspection?

Jun 18

Written By Adam K

We are regularly receiving questions regarding the new Lead Law and have created a weekly “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) forum for you as you desire to become more informed of the Lead Law and its complexity.

This week we are featuring a common question:

Question: What happens if I have a tenant turnover after the expiration date of the lead safe certificate but before the 3 year inspection?

Answer: If you have tenant turnover after the expiration date of the lead safe certificate but before the 3-year inspection, you must re-test your property and obtain a new lead certification to be in compliance with the lead law.

*Important note to landlords/real estate agents:

Just because a municipality has not yet communicated about the NJ Lead Based Paint Law, and/or is not conducting these inspections, as per the State law, a lead-safe certificate is still required for ALL residential rental properties.

As such, it is the responsibility of the landlord to hire an outside NJ Certified Risk Assessor (like Lead Testing Services LLC) to complete the lead test prior to tenant turnover (either a new tenant or lease renewal) or by no later than July 22, 2024.

We hope this information is useful/of interest to you and appreciate your continued business.

Adam K

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