N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.45
Designation of administrative agency
Operative Text
6. Each municipal governing body in a qualified county shall designate a municipal board, agency or officer to act as its administrative agency for the purposes of this act or may enter into a contractual agreement with an appropriate county to act as its administrative agency for purposes of this act. In the absence of such authorization or contractual agreement, this act shall be administered by the board, agency or officer administering the provisions of the "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act," P.L.1981, c.226 (C.2A:18-61.22 et al.) in the municipality. L.1991,c.509,s.6.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.45, every municipal governing body in a qualified county is required to designate a local board, agency, or officer to administer the act, or may contract with the county to fill that role. If a municipality does not make such a designation or enter into a contract, the act defaults to being administered by whichever body already handles the Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act in that municipality. This provision establishes the administrative infrastructure at the local level rather than creating rights or obligations for individual landlords or tenants directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners operating in a qualified county under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.45 should be aware that the local body responsible for administering this act may vary by municipality — it could be a dedicated board, a general municipal agency, an individual officer, or even a county-level entity acting under contract. Compliant operators generally identify the correct local administrative agency before submitting any required filings, notices, or applications under the act. When no specific designation has been made, the same agency administering the Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act in that municipality serves as the point of contact.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in a qualified county should know that N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.45 determines which local body oversees administration of this act in their municipality, which in turn affects where complaints or inquiries may be directed. If a municipality has not designated a specific agency or entered into a county contract, the administering body defaults to the one handling the Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act locally. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or raise a concern under this act may contact their municipal clerk's office to identify the correct agency, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local administrative structures in their county.
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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