Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-12.2
Preventive maintenance
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All elevators and elevator equipment and accessory devices shall be provided with preventive maintenance and inspections as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-12.2, all elevators along with their associated equipment and accessory devices must receive ongoing preventive maintenance and periodic inspections. The standard for that maintenance and those inspections is set by the elevator safety subchapter found at N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 and the sections that follow it. This rule applies to any covered residential property that has elevator equipment on the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:10-12.2 generally keep elevators, elevator equipment, and accessory devices on a documented preventive maintenance schedule that meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq. Compliant operators typically retain service records showing that inspections have been completed at the intervals the referenced subchapter specifies. Maintaining current inspection certificates and promptly addressing any deficiencies identified during inspections are hallmarks of a well-run maintenance program under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-12.2 establishes that tenants in buildings with elevators are entitled to have those elevators kept in properly maintained and inspected condition. If an elevator appears to be out of service frequently or lacks visible inspection documentation, tenants may consider contacting the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs or a local housing code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what records landlords are required to keep and what remedies may be available when maintenance obligations under this section are not met.
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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