N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.54
Municipal fees
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15. A municipality located in a qualified county is authorized to charge an owner a fee which may vary according to the size of the building to cover the cost of providing the services required by this act. L.1991,c.509,s.15.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.54 § 15, municipalities situated within a qualified county are permitted—but not required—to impose a fee on building owners to recover the costs of administering the services mandated by the act. The fee structure may be scaled based on the size of the building, meaning larger properties could be assessed a higher amount than smaller ones. This provision establishes the legal authority for such a fee but does not set a specific dollar amount.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in municipalities that fall within a qualified county under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.54 § 15 should be aware that their local government may assess a fee tied to the size of their building. Compliant operators typically monitor their municipality's fee schedules, budget for potential assessments, and remit any required payments on time. Checking with the local municipal clerk or housing office is a common way to determine whether a fee has been adopted and what the current rate is.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.54 § 15 authorizes municipalities in qualified counties to charge building owners—not tenants directly—a fee to fund services required under the act. Tenants may want to be aware of this provision because the existence of such fees can relate to the level of municipal oversight and services provided in their building. Tenant-rights organizations or local rent boards can be resources for understanding how this provision interacts with other protections available under New Jersey law.
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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