Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-5.7
Occupancy violations
Operative Text
No occupant shall occupy or permit the occupancy of any unit of dwelling space in violation of the occupancy standards established under N.J.A.C. 5:10-22. No occupant shall cook in any unit or dwelling space except where all the required cooking facilities are installed as required under N.J.A.C. 5:10-20. No occupant shall occupy or continue to occupy a unit of dwelling space that does not have provision for bathroom and toilet room facilities as required by N.J.A.C. 5:10-21.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-5.7, no one may live in a dwelling unit that fails to meet the occupancy standards set out in the broader N.J.A.C. 5:10 regulations. Cooking is only permitted in a unit when all required cooking facilities have been properly installed in accordance with those standards. Similarly, a unit must have functioning bathroom and toilet facilities meeting code requirements before it can lawfully be occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-5.7 generally ensure that every unit is brought into full compliance with the occupancy, cooking-facility, and bathroom standards referenced in N.J.A.C. 5:10-20, 5:10-21, and 5:10-22 before any tenant takes occupancy. Compliant operators routinely inspect units to confirm that required cooking and sanitary facilities are installed and functional, and they address any deficiencies before allowing continued habitation. Maintaining documentation of inspections and completed repairs is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate 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. § 5:10-5.7 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy only units that meet minimum standards for occupancy, cooking facilities, and bathroom and toilet provisions. If a unit lacks these required features, a tenant may have grounds to raise the violation as a defense in certain housing proceedings or to file a complaint with the local municipal code enforcement office responsible for enforcing N.J.A.C. 5:10. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can help residents understand what remedies and complaint processes may be available under these standards.
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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