N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)

Citation: N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)
Jurisdiction: New Jersey (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/t_i_r.pdf ↗

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and detainer, including, court costs and attorney’s fees. When it is not appropriate to return the
person to possession of the premises, treble (3x) damages shall be awarded (N.J.S.A. 2A:39-8).
Access to the property
The Bureau of Housing Inspection, or an authorized representative, has the authority to
enter and inspect at any reasonable time any multiple dwelling (N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.1 et seq.). A
multiple dwelling is a building with three or more independent dwelling units. It is the duty of the
landlord to notify the tenant when the Bureau of Housing Inspection has scheduled the property
for an inspection.
The Bureau of Housing Inspection regulations also provide that upon reasonable
notification tenants must give the landlord and the landlord’s employees access to the dwelling
unit for the purpose of inspection and maintenance. Reasonable notification is normally one day.
However, in the case of safety or structural emergencies immediate access shall be granted
(N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.2).
Consent of the tenant is required for inspection of the tenant’s private living quarters that
are subject to the lease agreement except in the following cases (N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.10 (d)):
1. In case of emergencies where a condition exists that pose an immediate threat to the safety or
health of persons using or near the premises.
2. Where access to the premises has been denied and inspection is required to implement the
requirements of the Bureau of Housing Inspection.
A landlord may request entry to a rental unit to perform other services or to show the unit
for re-renting or sale. However, there is no statute or available case law that obligates a tenant to
allow a landlord access to the rental premises for purposes other than inspection, maintenance, and
repair. Therefore, the issue of