The owner, landlord and/or agent of every single-family, two-family, and/or multiple dwelling unit offered for rental shall be required to obtain an inspection of the unit for lead-based paint hazards within two years of the effective date of the law, July 22, 2022, or upon tenant turnover, whichever is earlier.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Palisades Park as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-30-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
After the initial inspection required by § 169-1, the owner, landlord and/or agent of such dwelling unit offered for rental shall be required to obtain an inspection of the unit for lead-based paint hazards every three years, or at tenant turnover, whichever is earlier, except that an inspection upon tenant turnover shall not be required if the owner has a valid lead-safe certification.
Inspections for lead-based paint in rental dwelling units shall be governed by the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.
A dwelling unit in a single-family, two-family or multiple rental dwelling shall not be subject to inspection and evaluation for the presence of lead-based paint hazards or for the fees for such inspection or evaluation, if the unit:
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Has been certified to be free of lead-based paint;
B.
Was constructed during or after 1978;
C.
Is in a multiple dwelling that has been registered with the Department of Community Affairs as a multiple dwelling for at least 10 years either under the current or a previous owner, and has 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 et seq.;
D.
Is a single-family or two-family seasonal rental dwelling which is rented for less than six months' duration each year by tenants that do not have consecutive lease renewals; or
E.
Has a valid lead-safe certification issued in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16d(2).
Notwithstanding any other fees due pursuant to this article, the following fees shall be paid:
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Administrative fee. A dwelling owner or landlord shall directly hire a private lead evaluation contractor who is certified to provide lead paint inspection services by the Department of Community Affairs, in which case a $120 administrative fee shall be paid. Said fee shall be dedicated to the costs of monitoring compliance with this section.
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Fine. Any dwelling owner found to be in violation of any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine in the amount of $1,000 for each and every week until the violation is abated.