N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-18
Boarding facility defined
Operative Text
For the purposes of this act, "boarding facility" means rooming house, boarding house or residential health care facility. L.1979, c. 500, s. 2.
Section 55:13B-18 of New Jersey's rooming and boarding house law establishes a shared definition for the term 'boarding facility,' grouping rooming houses, boarding houses, and residential health care facilities under a single umbrella term. This definitional provision does not impose any duties or restrictions on its own; instead, it sets the vocabulary used throughout the rest of the act. Understanding this definition is important because the rights, obligations, and protections found elsewhere in N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. apply to all three types of facilities equally when the statute references 'boarding facility.'
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses, boarding houses, and residential health care facilities should be aware that under § 55:13B-18, all three property types fall within the statutory definition of 'boarding facility' for purposes of N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. This means that any regulatory requirement, licensing obligation, or standard imposed on a 'boarding facility' throughout the act applies equally to each of these property categories. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of the act to understand which provisions govern their specific type of property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of rooming houses, boarding houses, and residential health care facilities in New Jersey should know that § 55:13B-18 classifies all three living arrangements as 'boarding facilities' under N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq., meaning the protections and standards established throughout that law may apply to their housing situation. This definitional provision is a starting point for understanding which broader statutory rights and remedies are available to occupants of these facility types. Tenants seeking to understand how the act's protections apply to them may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New Jersey boarding house 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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