Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)

Article II of Chapter 315 of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Code sets up the rental inspection program. Section 315-8 states the policy: all residential rental properties having three or more dwelling units are inspected by the Township on a biennial basis against four standards, namely the Uniform Construction Code, the New Jersey Regulations for Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings, the Property Maintenance Code and the Zoning Ordinance. Section 315-11 authorizes and directs the administrative officer or a designee to inspect dwelling units, rooming units and premises every two years to safeguard the health and safety of occupants and the public.

The administrative officer of the Township, or a designee, enforces the program together with inspectors from the Building and Housing departments or outside contractors. Section 315-10 adopts the New Jersey Regulations for Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings by reference as the standard for deciding whether a dwelling is safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation and rental, and a copy is on file with the Township Clerk. Section 315-15 bars anyone from occupying, or renting to another, a unit in a building of three or more units that does not conform to those regulations.

The fee under § 315-14 is $40 per unit, which covers the initial inspection and one reinspection. Each additional reinspection costs another $40 per unit. If a unit had a housing certificate inspection under Chapter 214 within 30 days before the biennial inspection starts, the landlord pays nothing for that unit.

When the administrative officer finds reasonable grounds to believe a violation exists, § 315-12 requires written notice stating the reasons and allowing a reasonable time to act. The notice can be served personally, sent by certified mail to the last known address, or posted in a conspicuous place at the dwelling. The Construction Code Official handles Uniform Construction Code items, the Senior Housing Inspector handles the Property Maintenance Code and the state multiple dwelling regulations, and the Zoning Officer handles zoning. Where the article and § 315-8 conflict, the more restrictive requirement controls.