The bill modifies the inspection processes for condominium and cooperative dwelling units by establishing a tiered inspection schedule based on compliance history, allowing inspections to occur every two, five, or seven years depending on the number of violations found. It amends Section 13 of P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-13) to require the Commissioner of Community Affairs to provide written notice of inspections at least 30 days and no more than 180 days in advance, detailing the inspection date and elements to be evaluated. Additionally, if an inspection is scheduled for a weekday, unit owners can request an alternate Saturday inspection date. The bill also mandates the commissioner to publish a standardized list of inspection elements on the department's website to enhance transparency.

Moreover, the bill prohibits penalties on individual unit owners for failing an initial inspection, allowing them to submit proof of corrections instead of undergoing re-inspection, except in cases of hazardous violations. These provisions aim to alleviate the challenges faced by unit owners regarding limited notice, unclear inspection criteria, and inflexible scheduling. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its enactment, with the commissioner permitted to take necessary anticipatory actions before that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55:13A-13