New Jersey § 52:27d-198
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:27d-198, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:27d-198.
a. Within 90 days of the receipt of a written request by a tenant, an owner of a residential
rental property shall cover each steam radiator in the tenant's unit with an insulating
material or cover that protects tenants, occupants, and other persons on the premises
from receiving burns due to contact with the radiator. b. The owner of a residential rental property that contains uncovered steam radiators
shall provide each tenant with notice of their right to request that the landlord
provide and install insulating materials or covers pursuant to subsection a. of this
section. Such notice shall be provided as a rider to any written residential lease agreement
and in writing at least annually. A copy of this notice shall be maintained in a conspicuous location in the common
area where notices are regularly provided to tenants. c. An owner who leases any property subject to the requirements of subsection a. of
this section in violation of the requirements of this section shall be subject to
a fine of not more than $500, which may be collected and enforced by the enforcing
agency by summary proceeding pursuant to the “Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999,” P.L.1999, c. 274 ( C.2A:58-10 et seq. ). d. A tenant, occupant, or other person on the premises who sustains an injury as a
result of the failure of an owner to comply with the requirements of subsection a.
of this section may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for any
appropriate legal or equitable relief.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:27d-198
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Section 52:27d-198 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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