Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-18.2
Identification signs
Operative Text
(a) Every unit of dwelling space in hotels and multiple dwellings shall have some permanent and legible identification by letter, number or other symbol at or near the front entrance thereof. (b) Floor signs designating the number of the floor shall be posted prominently and maintained permanently near to and visible from the entrance to the elevators and stairwells serving each floor. (c) The street number of the premises shall be posted prominently at the front entrance of the premises and be visible day and night from the public right-of-way adjoining the main front entrances of the premises.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-18.2 establishes signage requirements for hotels and multiple dwellings in New Jersey. Every individual dwelling unit must display a permanent, legible identifier—such as a letter, number, or symbol—at or near its front entrance. Buildings must also post floor numbers near elevator and stairwell entrances on each floor, and the property's street address must be visibly displayed at the front entrance so it can be read from the public right-of-way at any hour.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:10-18.2 generally ensure that each dwelling unit has a durable, readable identifier affixed at or near its door, that floor-designation signs are prominently placed near every elevator and stairwell entrance, and that the building's street number is posted at the main front entrance in a manner visible both day and night from the adjoining public right-of-way. Compliant operators treat these signs as permanent fixtures and include them in routine maintenance inspections to confirm they remain legible and in place. Replacing faded, damaged, or missing signs promptly is a standard practice for maintaining compliance with this provision.
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. § 5:10-18.2, tenants in hotels and multiple dwellings have a right to live in a building where unit identifiers, floor signs, and a visible street number are properly posted and maintained. If these signs are missing, illegible, or not visible as required, tenants can document the condition and report it to the local housing or code enforcement office in their municipality, which has authority to inspect and require corrections. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how to raise a signage violation as part of a broader housing code complaint.
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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