N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-29
Provision of copy of certificate of registration to tenant
Operative Text
3. Within 30 days following the effective date hereof, and at the time of the creation of a new tenancy, every landlord shall provide each occupant or tenant in his building or project a copy of the certificate of registration required by section 2 of this act (C.46:8-28). If an amended certificate is filed the landlord shall furnish each occupant or tenant with a copy of the amended certificate within seven days after the amended certificate is filed with the municipal clerk, or with such other municipal official as is designated by the clerk, in the case of a tenant occupied one family dwelling or a non-owner occupied two family dwelling and within seven days of receipt of a validated certificate from the Bureau of Housing Inspection in the case of a building or project subject to the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.). L.1974,c.50,s.3; amended 1981, c.442, s.5; 2001, c.264, s.3.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-29, New Jersey landlords are required to give each tenant or occupant a copy of the building's certificate of registration when a new tenancy begins, and to distribute updated copies whenever an amended certificate is filed—within seven days of filing or receipt, depending on the property type. This rule ensures tenants have access to official registration information about the property they occupy. The provision applies to single-family rentals, non-owner-occupied two-family dwellings, and larger buildings subject to the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant operators under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-29 generally keep copies of the current certificate of registration on hand so they can be distributed to each new tenant at the start of a tenancy. When an amended certificate is filed with the municipal clerk or received from the Bureau of Housing Inspection, landlords typically distribute copies to all occupants within the seven-day window specified by the provision. Maintaining a clear record of when certificates were distributed—and to whom—is a practice consistent with meeting this requirement.
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. § 46:8-29 gives tenants the right to receive a copy of the property's certificate of registration at the start of their tenancy and an updated copy within seven days whenever an amended certificate is filed. If a landlord has not provided this documentation, tenants may raise the landlord's failure to comply as relevant in housing-related proceedings or file a complaint with the appropriate municipal office. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can help explain what the certificate should contain and what options may be available 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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