N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-285
Standards of habitability for housing units
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The Department of Community Affairs shall establish standards of habitability applicable to any housing unit the rental for which is paid, in whole or in part, by temporary rental assistance payments from the authority. L.1984, c. 180, s. 7, eff. Nov. 9, 1984.
Under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-285, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is directed to create minimum habitability standards that apply specifically to rental housing units whose rent is covered, fully or partially, by temporary rental assistance payments from the authority. These standards set a baseline for the physical condition and livability of such units. The provision was enacted in 1984 and establishes a regulatory framework rather than spelling out the specific standards themselves.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who accept temporary rental assistance payments through the authority should be aware that, under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-285, their units are subject to habitability standards established by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet those departmental standards as a condition of participating in the assistance program. Reviewing the Department of Community Affairs' published habitability requirements is a common step taken by landlords who receive such payments.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 52:27D-285 establishes that housing units covered by temporary rental assistance payments must meet habitability standards set by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which means tenants in such units have a regulatory baseline of livability protections tied to the assistance program. If a unit appears to fall below those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a habitability concern with the Department of Community Affairs or the administering authority. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can help explain what those standards cover and what general options exist for addressing potential violations.
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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