N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-28.3
Registration under act if in compliance with L.1974, c. 50, or Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law
Operative Text
Nothing herein shall require a landlord who has heretofore complied with all provisions of P.L.1974, c. 50 (C. 46:8-27 et seq.) or the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law" (P.L.1967, c. 76, C. 55:13A-1 et seq.), or both, applicable to any building or project to register the building or project again pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act. Whenever, after the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act, any owner or landlord shall be required to file an amended certificate of registration pursuant to the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act, the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," or P.L.1974, c. 50, then that filing shall be in accordance with this amendatory and supplementary act. L.1981, c. 442, s. 8.
Section 46:8-28.3 of N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. establishes that landlords who already registered under P.L.1974, c. 50 or the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law are not required to register again under the later 1981 amendments. However, whenever any future amended certificate of registration is required—whether under the 1981 act, the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, or P.L.1974, c. 50—that filing must follow the procedures set out in the 1981 amendatory act. In effect, the provision prevents duplicative registration while standardizing the process for any future amendments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-28.3, property owners who already completed registration under P.L.1974, c. 50 or the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law are generally not obligated to re-register the same building under the 1981 amendments. Compliant operators do, however, ensure that any future amended certificates of registration—whenever triggered—are filed in accordance with the 1981 act's procedures rather than older frameworks. Keeping records of prior registrations on hand helps demonstrate that earlier compliance requirements were met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-28.3 governs how landlord registration requirements interact across different New Jersey housing laws, which can be relevant to tenants because proper registration is often a prerequisite for landlords to pursue certain legal remedies. If a tenant has questions about whether a landlord's registration is current and properly filed, tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey or the local rent board, where applicable, can help clarify what records should be on file. Tenants who believe a registration deficiency exists may also raise that issue through available complaint or administrative channels.
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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