N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)

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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)
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New Jersey (state)
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enforcement of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law and the regulations for maintenance of Hotel
and Multiple Dwellings (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.).
To file a complaint against a landlord, for housing code violations contact the Bureau of
Housing Inspection at (609) 633-6241. Multiple dwellings are to be inspected for violations in the
following manner: inspection will be scheduled on a seven, five, or two-year schedule depending
on the number of violations and abatements on the property. Under this tiered system inspections
will take place as follows: (1) Every seven years when no violations are found or all violations are
abated before the first reinspection; (2) Every five years in dwellings where all violations are
abated by the second or third reinspection; (3) Every two years in dwellings where all violations
are not abated by the third reinspection. The law also requires that the owner of each multiple
dwelling of three or more units must file a certificate of registration. Once the certificate of
registration is obtained, it must be prominently placed in a conspicuous site on the property. This
certificate of registration must be filed annually. Should the information change, the owner must
file an amended registration statement. Violation of this law can result in a $200.00 penalty per
violation (N.J.S.A. 55-13A-12(d)). One- and two-unit buildings that are not owner-occupied must
comply with any applicable local ordinances and must register with the Clerk in the municipality
in which the residential property is located. No registration is required for owner-occupied two-
family houses.