Toms River, NJ Rental Inspections: Tenant Complaint Process (2026)
Key Facts
- Response window
- 10 days from complaint
- Inspecting agency
- Bureau of Property Maintenance
- Standard access notice
- 48 hours
- Emergency access
- no notice required
Summary
Toms River Township's Bureau of Property Maintenance must inspect a rental within 10 days of receiving a complaint alleging a code violation.
Within 10 days of the receipt of the complaint alleging a reported violation of this article; other federal, state or local law or regulation; or any lawful order issued by appropriate authority, the Bureau of Property Maintenance, with the assistance, as needed, of other agencies, shall conduct an inspection as provided herein. [Amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 4799-24] § 335-19. Occupant standards.
A. No rental unit shall be occupied or used in a manner which causes unreasonable disturbances or disruptions to the surrounding properties and property owners or the public in general.
B. The maintenance of all rental facilities and the conduct engaged in upon the premises by occupants and their guests shall at all times be in full compliance with all applicable ordinances and regulations of the Township of Toms River and state and federal laws and regulations.
C. Any landlord, tenant, or other person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this article.
§ 335-20. Enforcement. [Amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 4799-24] The Bureau of Property Maintenance, the Construction Official, the Zoning Officer, the Fire Official and the Police Department are hereby authorized to separately or jointly, as circumstances warrant, enforce this article.
§ 335-21. Violations and penalties.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954830; v33 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).
Full Breakdown
When a tenant or resident files a complaint alleging a violation of the rental article, other law, or a lawful order, § 335-18E requires the Bureau of Property Maintenance, assisted as needed by other Township agencies, to conduct an inspection within 10 days of receiving that complaint. Inspectors may enter a rental facility or unit after giving 48 hours' notice, or immediately in an emergency, and tenants must likewise give owners 48 hours' notice before owner-initiated repair access, except in emergencies.
Violations & Fines
A landlord who blocks or delays the Bureau's complaint-triggered inspection, or who fails to correct a confirmed violation, is subject to enforcement and fines under §§ 335-20 and 335-21.
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