Bill > A4039

This bill creates the "Mold Safe Housing Act." It requires that buildings subject to a change of occupancy be inspected and certified as free from substantial mold before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. It also establishes a process for tenants to notify landlords of mold issues and receive assistance from the Department of Community Affairs to relocate if the landlord does not address the problem. The bill also authorizes the Department to seek reimbursement from landlords for relocation costs in certain cases. Additionally, the bill expands home inspection requirements to include inspections for substantial mold hazards, and allows homeowners' associations to address mold issues in common areas.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4039