N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-12
Service of notices or orders
Operative Text
Notices or orders issued pursuant to this act shall be served upon the owner or operator by posting them by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner or operator of a rooming or boarding house or, if necessary, by leaving them with the owner or a person above the age of 14 at the owner's dwelling unit or place of business. The date of service shall be considered to be the third day after mailing or after the date the notice or order is left at the owner's dwelling unit or place of business. L.1979, c. 496, s. 12.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13B-12, official notices and orders directed at rooming or boarding house owners or operators must be delivered in one of two ways: by certified mail with return receipt requested, or—when necessary—by leaving the document with the owner or someone over age 14 at the owner's home or place of business. Regardless of which method is used, the law treats the third day after mailing or physical delivery as the official date the notice or order takes effect. This rule establishes a uniform, legally recognized timeline for when regulatory communications are considered received.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming or boarding houses subject to N.J.S.A. 55:13B-12 should be aware that official notices and orders are legally considered served three days after they are mailed or left at a known address—even if the owner has not personally read them. Compliant operators generally maintain current, accurate mailing addresses and business locations on file with the relevant authorities so that notices reach the right place without delay. Keeping records of any certified mail received, including return receipts, helps document the timeline of any regulatory communication.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 55:13B-12 governs how the state formally notifies rooming and boarding house owners or operators of official orders or violations, establishing that service is complete three days after mailing or physical delivery. Tenants living in rooming or boarding houses may find this provision relevant when tracking whether an owner has been officially notified of a code or regulatory issue, since the three-day clock starts regardless of whether the owner acknowledges receipt. Tenants who believe a rooming or boarding house is out of compliance may explore options such as contacting New Jersey housing authorities or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about the enforcement process.
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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