New Jersey § 46:8-28
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-28, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:8-28.
a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of this section, every owner of a
tenant-occupied single-family or two-family residential property, including, without
limitation, a two-family property in which one unit is owner-occupied, shall file
a certificate of registration on forms prescribed by the Commissioner of Community
Affairs, in accordance with section 2 of P.L.1974, c. 50 ( C.46:8-28 ), with the Bureau of Housing Inspection in the Department of Community Affairs. Any such filing shall be accompanied by a filing fee not exceeding the filing for
hotels and multiple dwellings established by section 12 of P.L.1967, c. 76 ( C.55:13A-12 ). b. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply to any owner-occupied two-family
residential property that: (1) has been certified to be free of lead-based paint; (2) was constructed during or after 1978; (3) is a seasonal rental unit which is rented for less than six months duration each
year; or (4) has been certified as having a lead-free interior by a certified inspector. c. Any owner who fails to comply with an order of the commissioner to register any
property subject to this section shall be liable for a penalty of $200 for each registration
ordered by the commissioner. The commissioner may issue a certificate to the clerk of the Superior Court that
an owner is indebted to the department for the payment of such penalty and thereupon
the clerk shall enter upon the record of docketed judgments the name of the owner,
and of the State, a designation of the statute under which the penalty is imposed,
the amount of the penalty so certified, and the date of such certification. The making of the entry shall have the same force and effect as the entry of a docketed
judgment in the office of such clerk.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:8-28
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-28 cover?
Section 46:8-28 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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