njrentcontrol

East Rutherford Borough lead-safe certification for rentals (2026)

Bergen County — lead-safe rental certification under P.L.2021, c.182, as amended by P.L.2024, c.74.

Summary

Inspection method
Visual assessment (state 2025-26 list: "Visual Inspection")
Who inspects
Either (municipality or owner-hired contractor)
Municipal fee
Not on file — check the ordinance
Registration
unclear (not found)
Contact phone
Not on file — check the ordinance
Program / contact page
https://www.eastrutherfordnj.net/201/Building-Department
Research completeness
filled
Last verified
2026-09-23

Notes

Borough Code Ch. 224, Art. IV 'Lead-Based Paint Inspection of Rental Properties' (§§224-21 to 224-33) confirmed via table of contents: includes '§224-22 Inspections by Borough,' '§224-23 Option for owner/landlord to hire lead evaluation contractor,' '§224-24 Consultation with local health board,' and '§224-31 Fees' — full section text could not be retrieved (ecode360 blocked automated access to detail pages) so fee amount is null.

Statewide 3-year certification rule applies here too

Regardless of East Rutherford Borough's specific process above, the certificate itself is valid three years statewide (P.L.2024, c.74) — not the two years some older DCA guidance still states. See the lead-safe hub for the full statewide timeline, deadlines, and landlord checklist.

Sources

East Rutherford's rent control page →

Email me before my lead-safe certificate expires

We'll send a one-time confirmation email first (double opt-in) — no reminder is sent until you click the link in it. There's no scheduled reminder sender wired up yet on our end beyond that confirmation, so treat this as staking a place in line; see the disclaimer below.

This page is informational, not legal advice, and does not review your specific situation. NJ Rent Control is an independent reference site, not a law firm or a government agency. Confirm current requirements with your municipality's code enforcement or health office, and consult a licensed New Jersey attorney about your rights or obligations.