N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13A-1 et seq. § 55:13A-9
Effect of regulations; revision, repeal or amendment
Operative Text
(a) Any regulations issued by the commissioner pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of this act shall have the force and effect of law until revised, repealed or amended by the commissioner as hereinafter provided. (b) The commissioner may, from time to time subsequent to the issuance and promulgation of regulations pursuant to sections 7 and 8 of this act, revise, repeal or amend any such regulation as he may deem necessary. No such regulation shall be revised, repealed or amended by the commissioner except pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of this act. L.1967, c. 76, s. 9, eff. May 31, 1967.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-9, regulations issued by the New Jersey Commissioner of Community Affairs under the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law carry the full force of law once promulgated. These regulations remain binding until the Commissioner formally revises, repeals, or amends them. Any such changes must follow the same procedural requirements established in section 8 of the act, ensuring that modifications go through a defined rulemaking process rather than being made arbitrarily.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law should recognize that under N.J.S.A. 55:13A-9, the Commissioner's regulations are legally enforceable in the same manner as statutes. Compliant operators generally stay informed about any revisions, repeals, or amendments the Commissioner issues, since updated regulations carry immediate legal effect. Monitoring official state publications and agency notices is a common practice for keeping operations aligned with current regulatory requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 55:13A-9 establishes that the regulations governing multiple dwellings in New Jersey have the force of law, which means tenants can rely on them as enforceable standards—not merely advisory guidelines. If a landlord's practices appear inconsistent with current Commissioner regulations, tenants may have grounds to raise that inconsistency through available channels, such as filing a complaint with the relevant state or local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand which specific regulations are currently in effect and whether any recent amendments may affect their situation.
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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