Cal. Civ. Code § 5:29-1.1
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(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 and 46:8-29, the form prescribed by this subchapter is required to be given by landlords to tenants in single unit dwellings and in two-unit dwellings that are not owner-occupied and to be filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which any such single unit dwelling or two-unit dwelling is situated. (b) Tenants in multiple dwellings are required to be given a copy of the certificate of registration filed with the Bureau of Housing Inspection in accordance with N.J.S.A. 55:13A-12, N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 and N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.11.
N.J.A.C. § 5:29-1.1 establishes which residential rental situations require landlords to provide tenants with a specific registration form and, in some cases, file that form with the local municipal clerk. Single-unit dwellings and two-unit dwellings that are not owner-occupied fall under one set of requirements, while tenants in multiple dwellings must receive a copy of the certificate of registration filed with the Bureau of Housing Inspection. The rule draws its authority from N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 and 46:8-29, tying together state statute and administrative regulation to create a consistent disclosure framework across different dwelling types.
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Under N.J.A.C. § 5:29-1.1, operators of single-unit or non-owner-occupied two-unit dwellings generally provide tenants with the prescribed registration form and file that same form with the clerk of the municipality where the property is located. Landlords of multiple dwellings, by contrast, typically furnish tenants with a copy of the certificate of registration that has been filed with the Bureau of Housing Inspection, consistent with N.J.S.A. 55:13A-12. Compliant operators keep records of these filings and disclosures to demonstrate that the applicable requirements under this subchapter have been met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:29-1.1 gives tenants the right to receive specific registration documentation from their landlord, with the exact document depending on the type of dwelling — either the prescribed form for single-unit or non-owner-occupied two-unit properties, or a copy of the Bureau of Housing Inspection certificate of registration for multiple dwellings. If a tenant believes this documentation was never provided, they may raise the landlord's non-compliance as a relevant issue in housing proceedings or file a complaint with the appropriate municipal or state authority. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can help residents understand what documentation they should have received and what general options exist when it has not been provided.
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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