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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also request window guards to protect the safety of their children, if
the windows are more than six feet above ground or if there are other hazardous conditions that
make the installation of the window guards necessary (N.J.A.C. 5:10-27.1(c) to –(d)). By law the
landlord may charge a tenant no more than twenty dollars ($20.00) for each window guard installed
in the tenant’s apartment (N.J.A.C. 5:10-27 Appx. 27B).
Screens suited to protect the interior of the building against insects must be provided and
kept in good repair for each exterior door, except exterior doors which do not provide ventilation.
Screens shall also be provided, maintained and installed for each openable window in living and
common areas. Screens are not required for units or common areas on the 6 th floor or above.
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
Both one- and two-household dwellings as well as living space in hotels and multiple
dwellings must be equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. In the case of one-
and two-family houses the requirement is enforced upon any change in occupancy or any time a
permit is required for work being undertaken (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192). An owner of a one- or two-
family house must obtain a Certificate of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm
Compliance from the local fire official responsible for the enforcement of the Uniform Fire Safety
Act. The requirement is enforced by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs under the
Regulations for the Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings with respect to multiple
dwellings (N.J.A.C. 5:10-28.1).