Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-12.1
Standard of maintenance
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(a) All elevators shall be so maintained as to meet the standards established and set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq. The elevator doors, flooring, safety devices and operating mechanisms shall be maintained in good working order and free of hazards. (b) The owner or the agent of the owner of a building containing one or more elevators shall have, and shall provide for inspection by the Bureau's representative, a current certificate of compliance, issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(j), for each such elevator.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-12.1, all elevators in residential buildings must be kept in a condition that meets the standards set out in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq., with doors, flooring, safety devices, and operating mechanisms free of hazards and in good working order. Additionally, each elevator must have a current certificate of compliance issued under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(j), and that certificate must be available for review by Bureau inspectors. This rule applies to building owners and their agents and establishes both an ongoing maintenance obligation and a documentation requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:10-12.1 generally keep each elevator in the building maintained to the technical standards referenced in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq., ensuring that doors, flooring, safety devices, and operating mechanisms remain hazard-free. Compliant operators also obtain and renew the certificate of compliance required under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(j) for every elevator and keep that certificate readily accessible for inspection by a Bureau representative. Maintaining organized records of inspection dates, certificates, and any repair work is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-12.1 establishes that tenants in buildings with elevators have a right to elevators that are properly maintained and certified. If an elevator appears to lack a current certificate of compliance or shows signs of hazardous conditions—such as malfunctioning doors or safety devices—tenants may report concerns to the New Jersey Bureau of Housing Inspection, which has authority to inspect and enforce this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what documentation they may request and what remedies may be available.
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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