Newark requires property owners to maintain pest-free conditions under the Property Maintenance Code (Ch. 18:6). Landlords must provide extermination services. The city conducts proactive rodent abatement in high-density areas.
Newark enforces pest control requirements under its Property Maintenance Code (Ch. 18:6) and the NJ Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A). Property owners and landlords are responsible for maintaining buildings free from insect and rodent infestation. In multi-family buildings, the landlord must provide regular extermination services -- typically monthly or quarterly depending on building size. When a single unit is infested due to tenant negligence, the tenant may be held responsible, but the landlord must still arrange professional treatment. Newark conducts proactive rodent abatement programs in high-density neighborhoods, including baiting and monitoring in sewers, vacant lots, and public areas. Property owners who fail to address pest infestations after notice from the city face fines and may have the city perform abatement at the owner's expense. Bed bug infestations require the landlord to hire a licensed pest control operator; landlords may not require tenants to pay for bed bug treatment under NJ law. All pest control operators working in Newark must be licensed by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
Fines for failure to address infestations. City may perform abatement and bill the owner.
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