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S 2192

Requires landlords to disclose existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Teresa Ruiz

New Jersey bill requires landlords to disclose lead service lines and plumbing to tenants before lease signing to protect renters from water contamination risks.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2192

Legislative bill overview

S 2192 mandates that New Jersey landlords disclose the presence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to current and prospective tenants. The bill requires this information be provided before or at lease signing and potentially during tenancy. This is a transparency measure aimed at protecting public health by ensuring renters know about potential lead exposure risks in their homes.

Why is this important

Lead exposure through drinking water poses serious health risks, particularly for children and pregnant women, causing developmental delays, learning problems, and other neurological effects. Many older buildings still have lead pipes and service lines, but tenants often remain unaware of this hazard. Mandatory disclosure enables renters to make informed housing decisions and take protective measures like using filters or seeking lead abatement.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden and costs: Landlords may face expenses conducting water testing or identifying aging plumbing systems, which some argue should be borne by municipalities or the state
  • Property value impact: Disclosure could reduce property values or rental demand for older buildings with lead infrastructure, affecting landlord investments
  • Implementation timeline: The bill's enforcement mechanism and whether landlords have adequate time to identify lead plumbing in existing rental stock is unclear from the summary
  • Liability concerns: Landlords may worry that disclosure creates legal liability even when they've complied with regulations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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