Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-6.1
Elimination of hazards
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The owner of any hotel or multiple dwelling shall be responsible at all times for keeping all parts of the premises occupied by himself or other persons, to the extent of his responsibilities described herein, clean and free of infestation and hazards to the health or safety of occupants and other persons in or near the premises.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-6.1, the owner of a hotel or multiple dwelling bears a continuous, ongoing responsibility to keep all parts of the premises free from infestations and conditions that pose health or safety hazards. This duty applies to areas occupied by the owner as well as those occupied by other persons, within the scope of the owner's defined responsibilities. The rule establishes a baseline standard of cleanliness and safety that persists at all times, not merely at the start of a tenancy.
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N.J.A.C. § 5:10-6.1 places a standing obligation on hotel and multiple-dwelling owners to actively maintain all occupied portions of their properties in a clean, infestation-free, and hazard-free condition. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections, respond promptly to reports of pests or unsafe conditions, and document remediation efforts across all common areas and units. Because the duty is described as continuous, operators generally do not treat it as a one-time obligation at move-in but as an ongoing part of property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:10-6.1 establishes that tenants in hotels and multiple dwellings have a right to premises kept free of infestations and health or safety hazards at all times. If an owner fails to meet this standard, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation as a defense in certain legal proceedings or to file a complaint with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which oversees hotel and multiple-dwelling standards. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available under this provision.
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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