N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-20
Notice of rights; giving to residents; posting; contents
Operative Text
The operator of a boarding facility shall ensure that a written notice of the rights set forth in this act be given to every resident upon admittance to the boarding facility and to each individual already in residence. The operator shall also post this notice in a conspicuous public place in the boarding facility. This notice shall include the name, address and telephone numbers of the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, county welfare agency and county office on aging. L.1979, c. 500, s. 4.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-20, boarding facility operators in New Jersey are required to provide every resident with a written notice of their statutory rights—both at the time of admission and to those already living in the facility. The notice must also be posted in a visible, public area within the facility. It must include contact information for the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, the county welfare agency, and the county office on aging.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of boarding facilities subject to N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-20 generally maintain compliance by preparing a written rights notice that includes the required contact details—specifically the name, address, and telephone numbers of the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, the county welfare agency, and the county office on aging. Compliant operators distribute this notice to each new resident upon admission and to all current residents, and keep a copy posted in a conspicuous common area of the facility. Maintaining documentation of when and to whom notices were distributed is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-20 establishes that residents of boarding facilities have the right to receive a written notice of their statutory rights upon moving in, and that this notice should also be visibly posted within the facility. If a resident did not receive this notice or cannot locate it posted in a common area, that may represent a violation of this provision. Residents who believe their rights under this section have not been honored may consider reaching out to the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, the county welfare agency, the county office on aging, or a local tenant-rights organization for general information and guidance.
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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