New Jersey § 55:19-82
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 55:19-82, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55:19-82.
A property may be determined to be a nuisance if: a. The property has been found to be unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use
pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1942, c. 112 ( C.40:48-2.3 ); b. The condition and vacancy of the property materially increases the risk of fire
to the property and adjacent properties; c. The property is subject to unauthorized entry leading to potential health and safety
hazards; the owner has failed to take reasonable and necessary measures to secure
the property; or the municipality has secured the property in order to prevent such
hazards after the owner has failed to do so; d. The presence of vermin or the accumulation of debris, uncut vegetation or physical
deterioration of the structure or grounds have created potential health and safety
hazards and the owner has failed to take reasonable and necessary measures to remove
the hazards; or e. The dilapidated appearance or other condition of the property materially affects
the welfare, including the economic welfare, of the residents of the area in close
proximity to the property, and the owner has failed to take reasonable and necessary
measures to remedy the conditions. A public officer who determines a property to be a nuisance pursuant to subsections
b. through e. of this section shall follow the notification procedures set forth in
P.L.1942, c. 112 ( C.40:48-2.3 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 55:19-82
What does New Jersey Statutes § 55:19-82 cover?
Section 55:19-82 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 55:19-82?
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