New Jersey § 46:8-38

§ 46:8-38.

The following terms whenever used or referred to in this act shall have the following

respective meanings for the purposes of this act, except in those instances where

the context clearly indicates otherwise: a. The term “ unit of dwelling space ” shall mean any room or rooms, or suite or apartment thereof, whether furnished or

unfurnished, which is occupied, or intended, arranged or designed to be occupied,

for sleeping or dwelling purposes by one or more persons, including but not limited

to the owner thereof, or any of his servants, agents or employees, and shall include

all privileges, services, furnishings, furniture, equipment, facilities and improvements

connected with the use or occupancy thereof. b. The term “ multiple dwelling ” shall mean any building or structure or group or complex of buildings or structures

and any land appurtenant thereto in which 10 or more units of dwelling space are occupied

or are intended to be occupied by 10 or more persons who live independently of each

other. c. The term “ owner ” shall mean the person who owns, purports to own or exercises control of any multiple

dwelling.