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NJ S702

NJ S702
Requires landlords to disclose existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants.

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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require landlords to disclose the existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants. The bill would also require, within 90 days after the bill is enacted into law, a landlord inspect a rental property to determine if the property is served by a lead service line or lead water supply plumbing. A landlord who violates the provisions of this bill would be subject to a penalty of not more than $500 for each offense.

AI Summary

This bill would require landlords to disclose the existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to their tenants. Landlords would be required to inspect their rental properties within 90 days of the bill's enactment to determine if they are served by lead components, and then notify current and prospective tenants of any such findings. Landlords who fail to comply with the provisions of this bill would be subject to a civil administrative penalty of up to $500 per offense. The Department of Community Affairs is authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement this new law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/14/2020)
(2 Companion Bills)

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