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Stanhope adopts lead-based paint inspection ordinance for rental homes
Summary
The Borough of Stanhope adopted Ordinance 2026-10 requiring lead-based paint inspections for many rental dwellings, setting inspection schedules, remediation rules, fees and penalties; the Council authorized the attorney to finalize related contracts to start inspections.
The Borough of Stanhope on June 9 adopted Ordinance 2026-10, adding Section 95-10 to the Borough Code to require lead-based paint inspections in certain single‑family, two‑family and multi‑unit rental dwellings to conform with state law. The ordinance establishes initial and recurring inspection timelines, remediation requirements where hazards are found, a lead-safe certification process and penalties for noncompliance.
Administrator Sean McNeilly told the council the Fire Department and Borough staff will work with a consultant and asked whether the inspection vendor could be engaged immediately; McNeilly asked if the company "can be engaged to start the process" now that the ordinance has been adopted, and Borough Attorney Ursula Leo confirmed that step may proceed. The ordinance also carries statutorily required fees, including an additional $20 per unit for the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Act, and authorizes enforcement and fines for owners who fail to inspect or remediate.
The council approved the ordinance on a roll-call vote. The adoption record shows Councilmen Riccardi, Smith, Romano, Simpson and Wachterhauser voted yes; Councilman Thornton was absent. The ordinance cites P.L. 2021, c.182 and N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16 et seq. and becomes effective after required publication and certification procedures are complete.
