Jersey City, NJ Building Safety: Pest Control (2026)

Under New Jersey's Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A) and N.J.A.C. 5:10, landlords of rental dwellings must maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and vermin. The Jersey City Division of Housing Preservation inspects rental properties and issues violation notices for infestations; owners must remediate within the time specified. Tenants can file complaints with the Division of Housing Preservation or call the Resident Response Center at (201) 547-4900. Bedbug infestations in multi-family buildings trigger specific obligations under N.J.A.C. 5:10, including landlord-paid inspection and treatment of the affected unit and adjacent units. Pesticide applications must follow the NJ Pesticide Control Act and N.J.A.C. 7:30: only NJ DEP-licensed commercial pesticide operators may apply restricted-use pesticides, advance notice must be provided to tenants in multi-family buildings (typically 72 hours), and integrated pest management (IPM) is encouraged. Schools and child care centers in Jersey City are subject to the NJ School Integrated Pest Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1F-19 et seq.). Property owners may not place open rodent bait where pets, children, or wildlife can access it; tamper-resistant bait stations are required outdoors.