Jackson, NJ Rental Inspections: Tenant Complaint Process (2026)

Jackson Township's rental ordinance, Chapter 245, Article III, ties inspection to two duties. Section 245-17 makes the owner, rental agent or manager responsible for notifying the Code Enforcement Official, in writing, that a unit is leased, rented or offered for lease, so that an inspection or reinspection may occur. Section 245-18 then covers what happens once a certificate of occupancy has already issued: if, subsequent to issuance, the Code Enforcement Official learns or becomes aware of violations of the article, an inspection is made of the premises.

If that inspection finds violations, the Official must give written notice to the owner, rental agent or manager, who then has 10 days from service of the notice to correct every deficiency listed. If the deficiencies are not corrected within those 10 days, the Housing Official may revoke the rental certificate of occupancy by mailing a certified-mail notice of revocation to the owner, rental agent or manager and to the tenant or tenants, and the premises must be vacated. Section 245-16 sets the baseline inspection schedule this complaint-driven mechanism sits on top of: every unit is inspected on change of occupancy and, regardless of turnover, at least once every three years.

Chapter-wide, § 245-19 backs the article with a fine of up to $500 or up to 90 days' imprisonment, or both, and an added fine of up to $50 per day for a violation that continues beyond 30 days.