N.J. Stat. Ann. § 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-5.2
DCA to stop issuing licenses
Operative Text
16. The Department of Community Affairs shall not issue a license to any person to own or operate a new rooming or boarding house that provides services to residents with special needs, including, but not limited to, persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders or other forms of dementia, on or after the date of enactment of P.L.2015, c.125 (C.55:13B-5.1 et al.). L.2015, c.125, s.16.
Under N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-5.2, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is prohibited from issuing new licenses to anyone seeking to own or operate a rooming or boarding house that serves residents with special needs—including people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders, or other forms of dementia—on or after the date P.L.2015, c.125 took effect. This provision effectively closes the door on the creation of newly licensed special-needs rooming and boarding houses under this regulatory framework. Existing licensed facilities are not directly addressed by this particular section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers considering opening a new rooming or boarding house for residents with special needs should be aware that N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-5.2 bars the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs from issuing such licenses after the enactment of P.L.2015, c.125. Compliant operators in this space generally ensure their facilities were licensed prior to that cutoff date and maintain those existing licenses in good standing. Those exploring alternative licensing pathways or facility types would typically consult the full regulatory framework governing residential care in New Jersey.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents with special needs—including those with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia—and their families may find it relevant that N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq. § 55:13B-5.2 prevents the state from licensing new rooming or boarding houses of this type, which limits the supply of such facilities going forward. Tenants or prospective residents who have questions about the licensing status of a particular facility can inquire with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with residential care regulations. Understanding whether a facility holds a valid pre-existing license may be an important factor when evaluating housing options under this framework.
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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