Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-22.2
Unemancipated minors
Operative Text
No unemancipated minor shall occupy any unit of dwelling space not having as part thereof for the exclusive use of its occupants the sanitary facilities required under N.J.A.C. 5:10-21.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-22.2, no unemancipated minor (a child who has not been legally freed from parental authority) may live in a dwelling unit that lacks the exclusive-use sanitary facilities required by N.J.A.C. 5:10-21. In other words, any dwelling housing an unemancipated minor must include private, dedicated bathroom and sanitation facilities meeting the code's standards. This rule sets a baseline habitability condition specifically tied to the presence of minor children in a home.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-22.2 generally ensure that any unit occupied by an unemancipated minor is equipped with the exclusive-use sanitary facilities specified in N.J.A.C. 5:10-21 before allowing such occupancy. Compliant operators routinely inspect and maintain these facilities to confirm they remain functional and meet code requirements throughout the tenancy. Keeping documentation of facility conditions and any maintenance performed can support a showing of 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. § 5:10-22.2 establishes that a dwelling housing an unemancipated minor must include exclusive-use sanitary facilities as defined under N.J.A.C. 5:10-21, and the absence of such facilities may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met can consider reporting the condition to their local municipal housing or code enforcement office, which has authority to inspect and require corrections. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can also help residents understand available options, including how a habitability violation might be raised in relevant 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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