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

Section PM-105.3 authorizes the code official to enter a structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect, subject to constitutional limits on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or cannot be obtained, § PM-105.3A lets the code official apply by affidavit to a Judge of the Piscataway Municipal Court for a search warrant, and the affidavit can rely on any of three grounds: receipt of a written complaint, observation of the exterior condition of the premises suggesting a violation, or characteristics like a building's age, type, or use that make systematic inspection necessary for public health and safety.

Once the judge is satisfied, the warrant authorizes entry to the part of the premises where the suspected violation exists. Separately, § PM-105.4 requires every occupant to give the owner or operator access for inspections, maintenance, or repairs needed to comply with the code, and § PM-105.6 directs the code official to coordinate with other departments so a property is not subjected to duplicate inspection visits. Once a violation is confirmed, § PM-107 requires a written notice describing the property, the reason for the notice, and a correction order with a reasonable compliance deadline, served on the owner personally or by certified mail.