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NJ S1851

NJ S1851
Defines "mobile home park" as "multiple dwelling" for inspection purposes.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would place mobile home parks under the provisions of the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1976, c.76 (C.55:13A-1) in order to provide residents of mobile home parks with the same benefit of periodic inspection and code enforcement now provided by law to apartment residents. The main focus of inspections would be on such services as plumbing, water and electrical hook-ups, sanitation including septic systems, and grounds maintenance, including safety hazards and crowding. The bill includes language limiting the scope of inspection in mobile home parks and clarifies the circumstances under which a municipality may undertake the inspection of mobile home parks.

AI Summary

This bill would place mobile home parks under the provisions of the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law" in order to provide residents of mobile home parks with the same benefits of periodic inspection and code enforcement now provided to apartment residents. The main focus of inspections would be on services like plumbing, water and electrical hook-ups, sanitation, and grounds maintenance. The bill includes language limiting the scope of inspection in mobile home parks and clarifies the circumstances under which a municipality may undertake the inspection of mobile home parks. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt rules establishing maintenance requirements for mobile home parks and fees necessary to cover the cost of enforcement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/28/2022)

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