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One day's notice for code-required inspections/repairs (multiple dwellings)
When: Before entering to inspect or make code-required repairs (at least 1 day before)
In multiple dwellings, tenants must allow entry on one day's notice for inspections, repairs or alterations needed to meet code; immediate access in emergencies.
"upon one-day notice, shall allow the landlord or his representative to enter the unit to make any inspections, repairs, or alterations required in order to meet code requirements. In case of an emergency, immediate access shall be granted."
nj.gov
"multiple dwelling is a building with three or more independent dwelling units"
nj.gov
Source: nj.gov · Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: medium · Full rule details
One day's notice for code-required inspections/repairs (multiple dwellings) Verified
Deadline: Before entering to inspect or make code-required repairs (at least 1 day before)
In multiple dwellings, tenants must allow entry on one day's notice for inspections, repairs or alterations needed to meet code; immediate access in emergencies.
Applies to: 3+ units · Layer: New Jersey · Topic: Notice before entry
Who it covers: N.J.A.C. 5:10-5.1 (multiple dwellings). Emergencies: immediate access. Otherwise NJ has no general statutory entry-notice period; entry terms come from the lease.
"upon one-day notice, shall allow the landlord or his representative to enter the unit to make any inspections, repairs, or alterations required in order to meet code requirements. In case of an emergency, immediate access shall be granted."
nj.gov
"multiple dwelling is a building with three or more independent dwelling units"
nj.gov
Last verified 2026-10-20 · Confidence: medium · Status: verified · Report a correction