New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards
Landlord-Tenant Information Service
PETS IN HOUSING PROJECTS
N.J.S.A. 2A:42-103 through N.J.S.A. 2A:42-113
Printed February 2008
2A:42-103. Definitions
As used in this act:
"Continuing nuisance" means the keeping of a domesticated animal in a manner which
interferes with the health, security and comfort of the other residents of a senior citizen housing
project, or the keeping of domesticated animals of a number, size, breed or species inappropriate
for the type or size of senior citizen housing project or a dwelling unit within that senior citizen
housing project.
"Domesticated animal" means a dog, cat, bird, fish or other animal which does not constitute a
health or safety hazard.
"Landlord" means, in the case of a senior citizen housing project in which dwelling units are
rented or offered for rent under either a written or oral lease, the person or persons who own or
purport to own the building, structure or complex of buildings or structures in which those rental
dwelling units are situated. In the case of a senior citizen housing project that is organized or
operated as a planned real estate development, landlord means the governing board or body of
that development.