Hopewell

Lead Based Paint Inspections for Hopewell Borough Landlords

Hopewell Borough has contracted with LEW Environmental Services as an option to assist you to get your rental property compliant. Borough records show that one or more of your rental units must undergo inspection for lead hazards in accordance with DCA’s recent regulation, N.J.A.C. 5:28A Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units.

N.J.A.C. 5:28A Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units 

The new regulation is commonly referred to as the Lead Safe CertifNew Jersey’s Lead-Safe Certification Act was signed by Governor Murphy on July 22nd, 2021. The new law intends to prevent childhood lead poisoning due to deteriorated paint in rental homes by requiring periodic inspections for lead hazards.

Rental properties located in the Hopewell Borough, built before 1978 are required to have a visual inspection to assess for lead hazards. If there has been a turnover in the unit since 2022 then the inspection is due immediately. If there has been no turnover since 2022, then the inspection is due by July 22, 2025.

Why Did I Receive a Notice?

New Jersey property tax records indicate your property might be used as a rental. If your home is not a rental, simply complete the “Not a Rental Unit” form below and you will be removed from the town’s rental records.

Who Is Required to Inspect Immediately?

Rental Property Built Before 1978

Turnover in unit anytime since July 2022

The property is not exempt (click to learn more)

Visual Inspections Hopewell Borough

Rental properties located in Hopewell Borough, New Jersey are required to undergo visual assessments for lead based paint hazards. The Borough has contracted with LEW Environmental Services to help get your rental properties compliant with the Lead Safe Certification Act.

Preparing For Your Visual Inspection

All of our inspectors are NJDCA certified and committed to cost-effective solutions for property owners. Our inspectors will come to your property and visually assess for signs of paint chipping and deterioration. If no deteriorated conditions are found, then a Lead Safe certification will be issued. Lead Safe certificates are good for 3 years.

If deteriorated paint conditions are noted and the house is built pre-1978 then the presumption is that a lead hazard exists. Remediation may be required.

What Is Deteriorated Paint?

Per HUD guidelines, anything greater than a hairline crack or larger than a nail hole is considered deteriorated paint and will result in a lead safe certification NOT being issued.

Click below to access our Guide to Visual Inspections. Our free guide includes real example pictures from our inspectors to help you prepare.

What If Your Property Is Not a Rental Unit?

If your property is NOT A RENTAL UNIT, please select the button below to complete a form to be removed from the township’s rental records.

You must include your full name and property address including zip code on the web form. This is an automated form with an option to speak with a staff member.