N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-28
Repeal
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(a) The following acts and parts of acts are repealed: chapters 9, 10 and 12 of Title 55 of the Revised Statutes; sections 55:11-1 to 55:11-8, both inclusive, of the Revised Statutes; sections 55:11-11 to 55:11-17, both inclusive, of the Revised Statutes; and sections 1, 2, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38 and 40 of chapter 340 of the laws of 1948. (b) The following acts and parts of acts are repealed: chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 13 of Title 55 of the Revised Statutes; sections 55:3-1 to 55:3-22, both inclusive, of the Revised Statutes; sections 55:3-23 to 55:3-60, both inclusive, of the Revised Statutes; sections 55:4-1 to 55:4-13, both inclusive, of the Revised Statutes; sections 55:4-14 to 55:4-27, both inclusive, of the Revised Statutes; section 1 of chapter 23 of the laws of 1958; chapter 172 of the laws of 1958; and sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 30 of chapter 340 of the laws of 1948. L.1967, c. 76, s. 28.
Section 55:13A-28 of New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law formally repeals a large collection of older New Jersey statutes that previously governed hotels, rooming houses, and similar residential structures. By eliminating these earlier chapters and sections—some dating back to 1948—the 1967 legislation consolidated housing oversight under the new regulatory framework established by N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. The repeal means those older provisions no longer carry legal force, and the current Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law stands as the governing authority in their place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating hotels, multiple dwellings, or rooming houses in New Jersey should be aware that N.J.S.A. 55:13A-28 eliminated a broad set of predecessor statutes that once regulated such properties. Compliant operators today look to the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.) as the controlling framework, rather than the repealed chapters of Title 55 or the older 1948 and 1958 laws. Understanding which legal regime applies is a foundational step in ensuring that inspections, maintenance obligations, and registration requirements are met under the correct authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in hotels, rooming houses, or multiple dwellings in New Jersey, § 55:13A-28 signals that the protections and standards applicable to their housing derive from the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.), not from the older statutes that were repealed in 1967. This means any complaints about habitability, inspections, or code compliance should be framed around the current law rather than the superseded provisions. Tenants who believe their housing conditions fall short of required standards may consider contacting their local housing authority or a tenant-rights organization familiar with New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law.
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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