N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-10
Construction of hotels or multiple dwellings; conversion or alteration; compliance with regulations
Operative Text
(a) Any hotel or multiple dwelling the construction of which shall be commenced, or any building not constructed for use as a hotel or multiple dwelling but the conversion or alteration of which to such use shall be commenced, subsequent to the effective date of any regulations required to be issued and promulgated pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of this act, shall be subject to, and shall fully comply with, said regulations. (b) Any hotel or multiple dwelling the construction of which shall have been commenced in good faith, or any hotel or multiple dwelling which is used or occupied, or any building not constructed for use as a hotel or multiple dwelling but the conversion or alteration of which to such use shall have been commenced in good faith, on or before the effective date of any regulations required to be issued and promulgated pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of this act, shall be subject to, and shall fully comply with, said regulations on or before the first anniversary of the effective date of said regulations. L.1967, c. 76, s. 10, eff. May 31, 1967.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-10, any hotel or multiple dwelling whose construction, conversion, or alteration begins after the effective date of regulations issued under this act must comply with those regulations from the outset. Buildings that were already under construction, in use, or being converted on or before that effective date are given a grace period — they must come into full compliance no later than one year after the regulations take effect. This provision ensures that both new and existing residential buildings are eventually brought under the same regulatory standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-10 generally track the effective date of any applicable regulations issued under sections 7 and 8 of the act to determine which compliance timeline applies to their building. For newly commenced construction or conversion projects, compliance is required immediately upon the regulations taking effect. For properties already in use or under construction at that date, operators typically use the one-year grace period to assess their buildings and implement any required changes before the anniversary deadline.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 55:13A-10 establishes that hotels and multiple dwellings — whether newly built or pre-existing — must meet the housing regulations issued under this act, with pre-existing buildings required to comply within one year of the regulations' effective date. Tenants living in buildings that may not meet these standards can document conditions and report concerns to the New Jersey Bureau of Housing Inspection, which administers the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what compliance looks like and what general options exist for raising concerns about a building's regulatory status.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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