Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-1.7
Force and effect of regulations
Operative Text
This chapter shall have the force and effect of law until revised, repealed, or amended by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs and shall be enforced by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.7 establishes that the hotel and multiple dwelling regulations contained in this chapter carry the full weight of law, not merely advisory guidance. These rules remain in effect until the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs formally revises, repeals, or amends them. Enforcement authority is vested in the Commissioner under the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:10 should understand that the standards in this chapter are legally binding obligations, not optional guidelines. Compliant operators treat these regulations with the same seriousness as any statute, keeping current with any revisions or amendments issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. Because enforcement authority under § 5:10-1.7 rests with the Commissioner, operators generally maintain documentation of compliance in anticipation of inspections or enforcement actions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1.7, the protections and standards set out in this chapter have the force of law, meaning tenants in covered dwellings can point to these rules as legally enforceable—not merely aspirational—requirements. If a landlord appears to be violating provisions of N.J.A.C. § 5:10, tenants may consider filing a complaint with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which holds enforcement authority under this section. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law can help residents understand which specific provisions may apply to their housing situation.
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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