The owner of an apartment must remove a window guard when requested to do so by the tenant in writing. The
tenant should be sure that window guards are no longer needed before asking that they be removed. Window
guards should not be removed by tenants.
Who is responsible for providing and maintaining window guards in a building that is a condominium, a
cooperative or mutual housing?
In a condominium, cooperative or mutual housing multiple dwelling, the owner of the apartment is responsible for
providing and maintaining window guards in the apartment. The association is responsible for providing and
maintaining window guards on windows in the hallways. A tenant who wants to have window guards installed both
in the apartment and in the hallways must make written requests both to the apartment owner and to the
association.
Who can answer additional questions about the window guard law and rules?
Any tenant or owner who has questions about the law and rules concerning window guards can call the Bureau of
Housing Inspection of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs at (609) 633-6216.
History
HISTORY:
New Rule, R.2007 d.40, effective February 5, 2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 3947(a), 39 N.J.R. 363(b).
Administrative correction, effective January 18, 2023.
See: 55 N.J.R. 299(b).
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N.J.A.C. 5:10-28.1
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