Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-21.1
Required facilities
Operative Text
(a) Every unit of dwelling space shall contain the following minimum sanitary facilities: 1. A toilet equipped with a flushing mechanism; 2. A bathtub or shower or other complete bathing facility; 3. A wash basin in the toilet room or within close proximity thereto; 4. In dwelling units having more than one room available or used for sleeping purposes, each such room shall have accessible to it, sanitary facilities directly from the room itself or through any common portion of the dwelling unit without requiring passage through the bedroom. (b) A complete second set of sanitary facilities shall be required for any unit of dwelling space with permissible occupancy of eight or more persons. (c) Each toilet and bathing facility shall be located in a separate room or rooms completely enclosed sides and top and shall provide privacy to the occupant thereof. Any such room shall be provided with: 1. One or more doors, each of which can be locked from the interior; 2. Floor, walls and ceiling surfaces made of or protected by durable materials capable of being exposed regularly to moisture without damage or deterioration. (d) Every bathroom and toilet room shall be of sufficient dimension to provide 1 1/2 foot clearance in front of each fixture including (but not limited to) toilet, lavatory, bathtub or shower; (e) Every toilet including the toilet seat, wash basin, shower, bath and other plumbing or sanitary facility forming part of any toilet room or bathroom shall be maintained in good operating condition at all times and shall be kept clean and free of material that might clog the same or impair its operation and shall drain into a sanitary sewer or other approved sanitary disposal system.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-21.1 establishes the minimum sanitary facilities that every dwelling unit in New Jersey must contain, including a flushing toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a wash basin located near the toilet. Units with permissible occupancy of eight or more persons must have a complete second set of these facilities. All toilet and bathing rooms must be fully enclosed, lockable from the inside, finished with moisture-resistant surfaces, and maintained in good working order at all times, with adequate clearance in front of each fixture.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-21.1, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit is equipped with a flushing toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a wash basin in or near the toilet room before any occupancy begins. For units with a permissible occupancy of eight or more persons, operators provide a complete second set of sanitary facilities. Operators also routinely inspect and maintain all plumbing fixtures to confirm they remain in good operating condition, that enclosures are properly sealed with moisture-resistant materials, that doors lock from the interior, and that adequate clearance exists in front of each fixture.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-21.1 gives tenants the right to a dwelling unit with functioning, enclosed, and lockable sanitary facilities that meet specific minimum standards, including a flushing toilet, bathing facility, and wash basin. If any of these required facilities are missing, broken, or not properly maintained, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation with their local housing or code enforcement office in New Jersey. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies, which can include filing a formal complaint or raising the violation as a defense in certain legal proceedings.
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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