N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.4
5-unit minimum
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This act shall not apply to any multiple dwelling with fewer than 5 units. L. 1985, c. 280, s. 2.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.4, the New Jersey Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law does not apply to residential buildings with fewer than five units. This means that the regulatory requirements established by that act—covering things like inspections and habitability standards—are triggered only when a building meets or exceeds the five-unit threshold. Buildings with four or fewer units fall outside the act's scope entirely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.4 sets a clear size threshold: operators of buildings with five or more units are subject to the full requirements of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, while those with fewer than five units are not. Compliant operators of larger buildings typically maintain registration, submit to inspections, and meet the standards the act imposes. Owners of smaller properties may still face other applicable local or state obligations outside this particular act.
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-1 et seq. § 55:13A-7.4 establishes that tenants living in buildings with five or more units are covered by the protections of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, while those in smaller buildings are not. Tenants in qualifying buildings may be able to reference this act when raising habitability or inspection-related concerns with their landlord or a relevant state agency. Tenants in buildings with fewer than five units may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what other state or local protections may still apply to their situation.
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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