NJ A4623

Extends the deadline for initial lead-based paint inspections of rental dwelling units from two years to three years after the effective date of the 2021 lead hazard law, with inspections required every three years thereafter or at tenant turnover

Allows municipalities to contract with certified lead evaluation contractors or enter shared service agreements with other local units to conduct lead-based paint inspections, rather than requiring a permanent local agency

Requires inspections of common areas in buildings with two or three dwelling units, in addition to individual rental units, for lead-based paint hazards

Extends the validity of lead-safe certifications from two years to three years

Requires the Department of Community Affairs to create an online educational program (maximum three hours) about lead-based paint hazards and to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the number of dwelling units inspected and identified as having lead-based paint hazards by county