EPA v. Central Jersey Management (SB)

Case summary

EPA conducted an on-site Neutral Scheme Random inspection to evaluate the firm's compliance with the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule. Respondent manages 260 units at Hillsborough Garden Apartments in NJ. A review of leases found that some Lessees had not been provided Disclosure, while others were given incomplete Disclosure (i.e., forms not thoroughly/correctly completed). Therefore, an Administrative Complaint was issued seeking compliance and payment of a penalty. After informal settlement discussions, the Respondent produced the missing records, claiming that clerical disorganization among their multiple office locations had prevented them from producing the records at the time of EPA's inspection. In consideration of all records, EPA issued a consent agreement/final order requiring the Respondent to implement a Procedure for Maintenance of Records for their leasing operations, as well as payment of a penalty for failure to produce the requested records at inspection or within a reasonable amount of time.

Defendants (1)

• Central Jersey Management (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HILLSBOROUGH GARDEN APARTMENTS

  111 ROBIN ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, 08844

  Registry ID: 110030611498

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Central Jersey Management (SB)entered 2013-01-17

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $1,760

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-07-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-01-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-01-17Final Order Issued