03/05/2026
🔥 ATTENTION NJ LANDLORDS — IMPORTANT LEAD LAW UPDATE! 🔥
If your rental property was built before 1978, New Jersey’s Lead-Safe Law (N.J.A.C. 5:28A) requires mandatory inspections — and the deadlines are already in effect. 🏠⚠️
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🗓️ Deadlines You MUST Know
• Initial inspection: By July 22, 2024 or at tenant turnover (whichever comes first).
• Re-inspection: Every 3 years, or every 2 years if a tenant turns over sooner.
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🏚️ Who Must Comply?
Applies to all rental dwellings built before 1978, including:
• Single-family rentals
• Two-family homes
• Multi-unit buildings
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🔍 Inspection Types
• Visual Inspection: Certified inspectors check for peeling, chipping, cracking, or deteriorated paint.
• Dust Wipe Sampling: Dust is collected and tested for lead hazards. Some towns require this instead of visual-only.
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📄 Lead-Safe Certification
• Issued after passing inspection
• Valid for 2 years
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🛑 Exemptions
Properties with a Lead-Free Certification (often via XRF testing) are fully exempt from ongoing inspections.
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🏛️ Municipal Requirements
Depending on your town:
• The municipality may send their own inspector, or
• Require you to hire a private Lead Evaluation Contractor
