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West Orange Township lead-safe certification for rentals (2026)

Essex 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
Not on file — check the ordinance
Contact phone
973-325-4100
Program / contact page
https://www.westorange.org/2069/New-Jersey-Lead-Based-Paint-Inspections-
Research completeness
filled
Last verified
2026-09-23

Notes

Township page offers scheduling through LEW Environmental Services (Township's designated program) and separately links the NJDCA list of Certified Lead Evaluation Contractors for owners who prefer their own. Fee not disclosed on page (neighboring East Orange charges $295/unit via LEW, for reference only — not verified for West Orange).

Statewide 3-year certification rule applies here too

Regardless of West Orange Township'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

West Orange'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.