NJ A1804

Defines "potentially hazardous violation" as an imminent hazard to health, safety, or welfare of occupants, or deteriorating structural/sanitary conditions that may become imminent hazards before the next scheduled inspection

Requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to immediately notify by certified mail and email the mayor, municipal administrator, governing body members, municipal clerk, and property owner/operator when a potentially hazardous violation is found

Mandates property owners/operators provide hard copy notices to all residents/guests and post notices in conspicuous locations including the lobby, near elevators on each floor, or near main stairwells if no elevator exists

Prohibits owners/operators from entering new leases or making available for rent any hotel room or dwelling unit impacted by a potentially hazardous violation until compliance is achieved and a certificate of inspection is issued

Posted violation notices may only be removed after the commissioner issues a certificate of inspection confirming the property is in compliance