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Council adopts lead-paint inspection rule for rental units to mirror state law
Summary
The council passed an ordinance to codify New Jersey's lead-based-paint inspection rules for rental dwellings; health officials described existing assistance programs and residents urged quicker relocations and stronger enforcement.
The Newark Municipal Council voted May 21 to adopt an ordinance codifying the state’s lead-based-paint inspection requirements for rental dwellings, aligning local law with New Jersey Administrative Code Title 5, Chapter 28.
Kellen Allsburg, director of the Newark Department of Health, told the council the local ordinance implements the 2023 state rule that requires proactive inspection and remediation to reduce childhood…
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