Why Test for Lead-Based Paint?

A Notice For Landlords & Homeowners in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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Who Should Test For Lead-Based Paint?

There are numerous reasons why you should test your home for lead-based paints, most important is to protect the health of you and your family from the potential damage of lead poisoning.

Rental Property Owners seeking to comply with new or existing State or City Lead Paint Inspection laws such as the  Philadelphia Lead Disclosure and Certification Law or the New Jersey’s Lead-based Paint Inspection Law. Bay Hill Environmental understands your local requirements and can guide you through the inspection process.

Current Homeowners that are considering renovation, remodeling, or demolition work that would disturb painted surfaces and may generate lead dust hazards or homeowners desiring specific information about lead-based hazards within their home.

Perspective Home Buyers that are considering purchasing a property, specifically if the property was built prior to 1978.

New Jersey Lead-based Paint Inspection Law (P.L. 2021, c. 182) effective July 22nd 2022.

This new law applies to all single, two-family, and multiple rental dwellings built before 1978 in New Jersey. The first inspection is required by July 22, 2024 or upon tenant turnover whichever occurs first. Rental properties can qualify for a Lead Free or Lead Safe Certification depending on the condition of the home. If you’re a Landlord or local municipality seeking more information how this new lead paint inspection law applies to you, give the experts a call today.

Philadelphia Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Law

Since October 1, 2020, this law requires all Philadelphia rental properties to be inspected for lead-based paint. Philadelphia landlords are required to have a lead-based paint inspection to certify their rental properties as lead-safe or lead-free. An inspection is required when executing or renewing lease or to receive or renew a rental license. If you own rental property in Philadelphia, Bay Hill Environmental can guide you through the steps to ensure your property is compliant.