LeadSafe Lookup

Lead-safe certificate rules in West Milford Township

Rentals in West Milford Township built before 1978 need a lead-safe certificate from a lead inspection, unless an exemption applies.

West Milford Township uses a visual assessment: the inspector checks painted surfaces for peeling, chipping or flaking paint and visible dust or debris.

Inspection method
Visual assessment
Certificate lasts
3 years
Next inspection
When it runs out
Fee
Set by West Milford Township, plus $20 per unit for the state

Check whether a specific property is covered or work out its next due date.

Getting the certificate in West Milford Township

  1. Confirm the building was built before 1978 and no exemption applies.
  2. Book the inspection, either through West Milford Township's own lead inspection program or with a certified lead evaluation firm you hire. If you hire a firm, it sends West Milford Township a copy of any certificate it issues.
  3. If the inspector finds lead hazards, have them fixed (interim controls or abatement) and re-inspected.
  4. Keep the lead-safe certificate, report each tenant turnover to West Milford Township, and book the next inspection before the certificate's three years run out.

We haven't reviewed West Milford Township's own ordinance yet, so the town fee and booking steps above are the statewide rule. Ask West Milford Township's code enforcement or construction office for its fee.

Certified inspectors near West Milford Township

From NJ DCA's list of certified lead evaluation contractors (revised October 28, 2026). Firms travel, so ask whether they cover West Milford Township.

Based in Passaic County

  • A1 Environmental Inspections973-960-1192Little Falls, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Homelogic Inspection Services201-477-8573Wayne, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Knox Home Inspections, LLC973-800-4063West Milford, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Mandell Lead Inspectors, INC.973-785-7574Totowa, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Pro Vista Home Inspections862-232-9372Passaic, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Skyline Environmental Services862-684-0094Ringwood, NJ (Passaic County)
  • Ts Delta, INC201-741-3736Clifton, NJ (Passaic County)

Based in neighbouring counties

  • A Liu Company732-301-4599Montclair, NJ (Essex County)
  • A-Arcalenz, LLC862-224-2356West Orange, NJ (Essex County)
  • Abs Environmental Group, LLC973-583-8500Glenwood, NJ (Sussex County)
  • Absolute Jm Services LLC862-250-1925Orange, NJ (Essex County)
  • Aim Environmental LLC201-528-5047Fort Lee, NJ (Bergen County)
  • Apex Environmental Consulting, LLC551-204-5364Paramus, NJ (Bergen County)

See all 187 certified firms.

Questions landlords ask

Do rentals in West Milford Township, NJ need a lead-safe certificate?

Yes, if the rental was built before 1978 and no exemption applies. New Jersey's lead-safe law (P.L.2021, c.182) covers single-family, two-family and multi-unit rentals in every municipality, including West Milford Township.

What kind of lead inspection does West Milford Township use?

West Milford Township uses a visual assessment: the inspector checks painted surfaces for peeling, chipping or flaking paint and visible dust or debris.

When is the lead inspection due in West Milford Township?

The first inspection was due by July 22, 2024, or at an earlier tenant turnover. A lead-safe certificate is valid for three years (P.L.2024, c.74 raised it from two), and the next inspection is due when it runs out. A tenant turnover while the certificate is valid needs no new inspection.

How much does a lead-safe inspection cost in West Milford Township?

West Milford Township sets its own inspection fee, and the state adds $20 per unit. A private certified firm sets its own price.

Can I hire my own lead inspector in West Milford Township?

Yes. New Jersey requires every town to let owners hire a certified lead evaluation contractor directly. NJ DCA lists 187 certified firms.

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