NJ A2929

Landlords must provide tenants with a "Lead In Drinking Water Disclosure" statement before signing or renewing leases for properties built before 1986 or with lead/unknown service lines, including information on health risks, construction date, and any recent lead action level exceedances

Public water systems must provide free annual lead testing upon request to customers and non-paying consumers, with follow-up testing every 60 days if lead action levels are exceeded until two consecutive tests pass

Landlords are prohibited from obstructing public water systems from replacing lead service lines by denying property access; tenants may terminate leases without penalty if landlords obstruct replacement work

Department of Health must develop consumer notices about lead health risks and protective measures within six months, while Department of Community Affairs must create a model disclosure statement for landlords

Violations carry penalties of $100 for first offense, $500 for second, and $1,000 for third and subsequent offenses, with 15 days to cure after written notice, enforced by either the Commissioner of Community Affairs or Environmental Protection depending on the violation type