What are the penalties for property owners that fail to comply with this ordinance?

If a municipality determines that a property owner has failed to comply with the requirements of this law, the property owner must be given (30) days to cure any violation by ordering the necessary inspection or by initiating remediation. 

If the dwelling owner has not cured the violation within (30) days, the owner shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $1,000 per week until the required inspection has been conducted or remediation efforts have been initiated. 

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1. What is P.L.2021, c.182, The Lead-Based Paint Inspection Law?
2. What housing is exempt from these lead-based paint inspections?
3. What is lead-based paint and why is it hazardous?
4. What method/procedure do municipal inspectors in Princeton use to deem a property “lead-safe”?
5. What is the difference between a visual inspection and dust wipe sampling?
6. What is the “lead-safe” certificate and how does it differ from other designations (i.e. “lead-free” and “lead-hazard free)? Can they be used interchangeably?
7. When must the first inspection take place?
8. How often must these inspections take place?
9. What are the fees associated with this inspection?
10. Do I have to utilize the municipal inspectors to obtain a “lead-safe” certificate?
11. What can I do as a property owner/landlord to prepare for the enactment of this ordinance?
12. What if my property fails the lead-safe inspection?
13. What is the difference between interim controls and abatement?
14. Who can perform lead remediation work?
15. Is there funding to assist property owners with lead remediation work?
16. What are the penalties for property owners that fail to comply with this ordinance?
17. Which lead remediation method do I have to use?
18. The lead-based hazards identified in the inspection have been remediated. What happens now?
19. As a tenant, how do I know if the unit I am renting or plan to rent has been certified lead-safe?
20. What steps are taken if the unit I am renting does not pass lead-safe inspection?
21. If lead-based paint hazards have been identified in my unit, what actions do I need to take to protect my health?