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NJ S527
NJ S527Requires landlords to disclose existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 tenants. Landlords must inspect their rental properties within 90 days of the bill's enactment to determine if the property is served by a lead service line or lead water supply plumbing. If so, the landlord must notify current tenants and provide information about the health risks of lead in drinking water to prospective tenants before executing a new lease. Landlords who violate these provisions would be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 per offense. The Department of Community Affairs is authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the bill.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S527 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/527_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/527_I1.PDF |
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