N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-26
Fees and penalties; deposit
Operative Text
The commissioner shall deposit with the State Treasurer for inclusion in the State Treasury any fee or penalty required or permitted to be paid to and received by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1967, c. 76, s. 26, eff. May 31, 1967.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-26, any fees or penalties collected by the commissioner under New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.) must be forwarded to the State Treasurer and deposited into the State Treasury. This provision establishes a clear chain of custody for public funds, ensuring that money collected through regulatory enforcement does not remain with the collecting agency. The rule is essentially an accounting and fiscal-integrity requirement rather than a substantive housing standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to fees or penalties assessed under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. should be aware that, per § 55:13A-26, any amounts paid to the commissioner flow directly into the State Treasury. Compliant operators typically keep records of all payments made to the commissioner so they can verify that assessed amounts were properly received and deposited. Understanding this fiscal structure can help operators confirm that their payments have been processed through the correct governmental channel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55:13A-26 of N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. governs where penalty and fee revenue collected under New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law ultimately goes — specifically, into the State Treasury. While this provision does not create direct tenant rights, it is part of the broader regulatory framework that funds housing oversight in New Jersey. Tenants who believe violations of N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. have occurred may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant state agency to understand what enforcement options exist under the broader statute.
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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