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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 The Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law gives the Commissioner of the Department of
Community Affairs power to issue and enforce regulations and to levy penalties to ensure that
multiple dwellings are maintained so that they do not endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the
tenants or the general public. Both landlords and tenants must maintain buildings so that there is
no violation of these regulations. Tenants must take care of their units and report any code
violations to the landlord or superintendent and upon one-day notice, shall allow the landlord or
his representative to enter the unit to make any inspections, repairs, or alterations required in order
to meet code requirements. In case of an emergency, immediate access shall be granted. The
landlord must keep the property in good repair, clean, free of infestation and free of any hazards
or nuisances that might be harmful to the health or safety of the occupants, and must provide basic
maintenance, including heat, building security, smoke alarm systems or detectors, and properly
functioning plumbing and electrical systems, etc. (N.J.A.C. 5:10-5.1).
Child-Protection Window Guards/Screens
This requirement does not apply to seasonal rental units (units rented from May 1 to
October 1 each year). Nor does this requirement apply to owner-occupied units, condominiums
and co-ops (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-7.13(a)1 to –(b)2).
Leases must contain a notice advising tenants that, upon written request by the tenant, the
owner is required to provide, install, and maintain window guards in dwelling units with children
10 years of age or younger. In addition, bi-annual written notices must be given to tenants
informing them of the window guard regulation. Furthermore, landlords must give first-floor
tenants notice that they may