NJ S3368

Requires municipalities to inspect rental dwelling units and common areas in 2-3 unit buildings for lead-based paint hazards at tenant turnover or every three years, with inspections conducted by local agencies, certified lead evaluation contractors, or through shared service agreements

Exempts units from inspection if they are certified lead-free, built in 1978 or later, are multiple-family buildings registered with the Department of Community Affairs for at least 10 years with no outstanding lead violations, are seasonal rentals under six months, or have a valid lead-safe certification

Mandates property owners remediate any identified lead-based paint hazards using approved abatement methods and obtain a lead-safe certification valid for three years, which must be provided to new tenants and attached to their lease

Establishes different inspection methods based on municipality risk levels: visual assessment for areas where less than 3% of tested children have elevated blood lead levels, and dust wipe sampling for higher-risk areas

Assesses an additional $20 per unit inspection fee to fund the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund and requires the Department of Community Affairs to establish a statewide educational program about lead-based paint hazards for tenants, property owners, realtors, and local officials