N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-12.1
Retreat lodging facilities
Operative Text
Retreat lodging facilities shall be subject to registration pursuant to section 12 of P.L. 1967, c. 76 (C. 55:13A-12) in the same manner as hotels; provided, however, that the certificate of registration shall designate the building as a retreat lodging facility. L. 1987, c. 270, s. 2.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-12.1, retreat lodging facilities in New Jersey are required to go through the same state registration process that applies to hotels under the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, with one key distinction: the certificate of registration issued for such a facility must specifically identify the building as a retreat lodging facility rather than as a hotel. This provision ensures that retreat lodging facilities are brought within the regulatory framework governing similar lodging establishments while maintaining a distinct classification for them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of retreat lodging facilities should be aware that N.J.S.A. 55:13A-12.1 subjects their properties to the same registration requirements that apply to hotels under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-12. A compliant operator obtains a certificate of registration that expressly designates the building as a retreat lodging facility, rather than allowing it to be registered generically as a hotel. Maintaining this properly designated certificate is a standard part of lawful operation under New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests and occupants of retreat lodging facilities may find it useful to know that under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-12.1, these facilities are required to be registered with the state in the same manner as hotels, and their registration certificate must specifically identify them as retreat lodging facilities. This registration requirement is part of New Jersey's broader framework for overseeing lodging establishments, which is administered at the state level. Those with concerns about whether a facility is properly registered may consult the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs or a tenant-rights organization for general information about the registration system.
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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