Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-1.14
Delegation of powers
Operative Text
(a) The power to issue rules and regulations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-7 and N.J.S.A. 55:13A-8 shall be exercised by the Commissioner, either directly or through the Deputy Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner. (b) The following powers of the Commissioner under the Act shall be exercised by the Director: 1. Issuance of subpoenas, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-6(d); 2. Application ex parte for Superior Court orders, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-6(d); 3. Adoption, rejection and modification of hearing decisions, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-18; and 4. Granting of stays or rulings, actions, orders and notices, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 55:13A-18. (c) All other powers of the Commissioner under the Act shall be exercised by the Chief of the Bureau either directly or through such employees and agents as he may designate.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.14 establishes how enforcement and regulatory authority under New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law is distributed among officials within the Department of Community Affairs. The Commissioner holds top-level rulemaking authority but may delegate it to a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner. Specific adjudicative powers—such as issuing subpoenas, seeking court orders, and ruling on hearing decisions—are assigned to the Director, while the Bureau Chief handles remaining day-to-day administrative powers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.14, compliant operators recognize that regulatory directives, subpoenas, or hearing decisions they receive may come from the Director or Bureau Chief acting on delegated authority from the Commissioner—not necessarily from the Commissioner directly. Operators generally treat such communications as carrying the same legal weight as if issued by the Commissioner. Keeping track of which official or office issued a particular notice or order helps ensure that responses and appeals are directed to the correct party.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.14 clarifies that tenants interacting with the enforcement process under the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law may deal with the Director or Bureau Chief rather than the Commissioner personally, as these officials exercise delegated authority. If a tenant receives a notice or is involved in a hearing, the official acting may be the Director (for subpoenas or hearing rulings) or the Bureau Chief (for other administrative matters). Tenants who have questions about who has authority over their matter may consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Department of Community Affairs' published guidance.
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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