West Orange Lead Inspections

Important Information for West Orange Property Owners

The Township of West Orange has partnered with LEW Environmental to provide a comprehensive solution to ensure compliance with the new NJ law. If you received a notice, then records indicate one of your rental properties are impacted by this new law.

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

New 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. 

The Lead Safe law states that certain rental units in West Orange 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.

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)

Property owners with multiple unit buildings who have been registered with the DCA more than 10 years should speak with a member of LEW Environmental’s staff prior to scheduling your inspection to see if your units qualify for an exemption.

Depending on the results of the visual inspection, a lead safe certification will be issued which is proof of compliance with the regulation. The Lead-Safe Certification will be valid for a three-year period.

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.

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Visual Inspections West Orange

Rental properties located in the Township of West Orange are required to undergo visual assessments for lead based paint hazards. Visual inspections for lead based paint hazards simply means that our certified inspectors will come to your property and visually assess for signs of paint chipping and deterioration.

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. But 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 then 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.

Learn More About Preparing for Visual Inspections

What If My Property Is Not a Rental?

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. This is an automated form. If you would like to speak with someone from our office, please use the contact us form and a member of our staff will respond to your inquiry.

Click Here To Certify That Your Property Is NOT A Rental Unit