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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ordinances (N.J.A.C.
5:10-19.2).
State Heat and Utility Requirements
The Hotel and Multiple Dwelling regulations establish heating standards for buildings with
three (3) or more units. For buildings with fewer than three (3) units, tenants need to contact their
municipal building or health offices for enforcement of local ordinances regarding heating. Every
unit or dwelling space must have a heating system that will provide and maintain heat at least 68
degrees F. from October 1 to May 1, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 65 degrees F. at other hours,
supplying the required fuel or energy, and maintained the heating system in good condition so that
it can provide the required amount of heat. However, a landlord and a tenant may agree that the
tenant will supply heat to a dwelling unit when the unit is served by separate heating equipment
and the source of that heat can be separately computed and billed (N.J.A.C. 5:10-14.4). To file a
complaint pertaining to heating and utilities from anywhere in the State of New Jersey, contact the
Bureau of Housing Inspection at (609) 633-6241.
The State Board of Public Utilities (BPU) enforces regulations that prohibit utility
companies from shutting off utilities in tenant-occupied buildings whose owners have failed to
make payments until tenants have been given notice and an opportunity to agree to make future
payments (N.J.A.C. 14:3-3A5 to -3A:8). The office of the BPU is located at 44 S. Clinton Avenue,
Post Office Box 350, Trenton, NJ 08625, (609) 777-3300.