Wayne, NJ Code Violation Reporting: How to Report (2026)

Section 99-15 sits in Chapter 99, Article II, Multiple-Family Dwellings, which covers buildings occupied by three or more units. The procedure is a paper trail. The occupant reports a violating condition in writing to the Superintendent of the premises, or the owner or lessor reports a violation of § 99-14 (the occupant's responsibilities) in writing to the occupant. If the problem is not rectified in a reasonable time, the owner, lessor or occupant informs the Construction Official or Health Officer and sends that official a copy of the earlier written report.

The section also states that failure to follow the procedure does not itself constitute a violation, so a skipped step never becomes a charge against the person reporting. Section 99-5 authorizes the Construction Official and Health Officer, or their designees, to administer and enforce the article. Section 99-6 lets them inspect the buildings and the common walkways, halls, garages, landscaped areas and lawns, and requires the owner, lessor and occupants to give free access at reasonable times. Owners of buildings with three or more units must register with the Township Clerk under § 99-4, listing the owner, any lessor and an agent in charge who resides in the Township.

After a determination, § 99-8 requires written notice to the owner or lessor giving a reasonable time, not to exceed 30 days and not less than 15 days, to abate or correct the problem. Notice is served personally, or posted conspicuously if the owner failed to register. Under § 99-9 the Township can make repairs and place a lien on the property. Other complaints go elsewhere. Section 123-5 sends Chapter 123 health nuisances to the Health Officer but §§ 123-4, 123-4.1 and 123-4.2 to the Chief of Police, and § 121-5 gives noise cases to Noise Control Officers and Investigators.