Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-1B.7
Revocation of licensure and alternative sanctions
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(a) The Bureau may suspend or revoke a license, and/or assess a civil penalty of not more than $ 500.00, if the Bureau determines that the holder: 1. Has violated any of the provisions of the Act or rules; 2. Has obtained a license by fraud or misrepresentation, or the person named in the license has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation; 3. Has aided or abetted in practice as a licensed enforcement official or inspector any person not authorized to practice as an enforcement official or inspector under the provisions of these rules; 4. Has fraudulently or deceitfully practiced as a licensed enforcement official or inspector; 5. Has been grossly negligent or has engaged in misconduct in the performance of any of his or her duties; 6. Has failed, over a period of time, to maintain a minimally acceptable level of competence; 7. Has been found to have failed to report an offer or bribe or other factor in a proceeding under the Act or other appropriate law of this or any other State or jurisdiction; 8. Has failed to comply with any order issued by the Department; 9. Has made a false or misleading written statement, or has made a material omission in any submission to the Department; or 10. Has failed to enforce the Act or rules. (b) The Bureau, in addition or as an alternative, as the case may be, to revoking or suspending a license, or assessing a penalty, may issue a letter or warning, reprimand, or censure with regard to any conduct which, in the judgment of the Bureau, warrants a letter of warning, reprimand, or censure. Such letter, in addition to any other filing requirements, shall be made a part of the licensing file of the individual. (c) Conviction of a crime, or an offense in connection with the practice as a licensed enforcement official or inspector, shall result in revocation of a license. (d) Any sanctions imposed by the Division of Codes and Standards pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq. or the Division of Fire Safety pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. shall constitute grounds for imposition of sanctions under this section. (e) Any person aggrieved by any action of the Bureau pursuant to this chapter shall be entitled to a hearing before the Office of Administrative Law in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as provided in N.J.A.C. 5:10-1B.1.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1B.7 establishes the grounds and procedures under which New Jersey's Bureau of Housing Inspection may discipline licensed enforcement officials and inspectors. Misconduct such as fraud, gross negligence, failure to enforce applicable rules, or conviction of a related crime can result in license suspension or revocation, a civil penalty of up to $500, or lesser sanctions like a formal reprimand or letter of warning. Sanctions imposed by the Division of Codes and Standards or the Division of Fire Safety can also serve as independent grounds for discipline under this section, and any person aggrieved by a Bureau action has the right to a hearing before the Office of Administrative Law.
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Property owners and managers who interact with licensed enforcement officials or inspectors should be aware that under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1B.7, those officials are subject to disciplinary oversight by the Bureau of Housing Inspection. Compliant operators generally document any suspected misconduct—such as fraudulent conduct, gross negligence, or failure to enforce applicable rules—so that a formal complaint can be submitted to the Bureau if warranted. Understanding that the Bureau has a range of sanctions available, from written warnings to full license revocation, can help operators assess the seriousness of an official's conduct.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who believe a licensed enforcement official or inspector has acted improperly—such as by being grossly negligent, engaging in misconduct, or failing to enforce applicable housing rules—may have grounds to bring that conduct to the attention of the Bureau of Housing Inspection under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-1B.7. The Bureau has authority to investigate and impose sanctions ranging from a letter of warning to license revocation, and civil penalties of up to $500 may also be assessed. Any person aggrieved by a Bureau action under this section is entitled to a hearing before the Office of Administrative Law, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain how to navigate that process.
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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