Rental Program
Lead Based Paint Inspection Information
NJ Lead Safe Act / Lead-Based Paint Inspection in Rental dwellings N.J.A.C 5:28A formerly P.L.2021, c.182
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) now requires all municipalities to comply with the Lead-Based Paint Inspection in rental dwellings law N.J.A.C 5:28A formerly P.L.2021, c.182.
All single-family, two-family, and multiple rental dwellings must be inspected for lead-based paint hazards, except for the following:
Dwellings that were constructed during or after 1978.
- Single-family and two-family seasonal rental dwellings (rented out less than six months per year).
- Dwellings that have been certified to be free of lead-based paint pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:173.16(b) either after an abatement is completed or an evaluation has confirmed that there is no lead-based paint in the dwelling.
- Multiple rental dwellings that have been registered with the Department of Community Affairs for at least ten 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)
- Dwellings with a valid lead-safe certificate issued pursuant to this law P.L.2021, c.182. Lead-safe certificates are valid for two years from the date of issuance.
If your property does not fall into one of these exceptions, you MUST have your rental property inspected by a NJ Department of Health Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor for lead base paint hazards prior to July 22, 2024.
You may use the Delanco Township’s appointed Inspector or your own private NJ Department of Health Certified Inspector. The fees for the Township appointed inspector are listed in Chapter 202 “Lead-Based Paint Inspections” of the Township of Delanco Ordinance attached for your reference. Should you use a private inspector, all costs incurred would be your responsibility.
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