JACKSON — Township officials said the township’s Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is fully staffed and began rental inspections March 16, marking the start of a new effort to oversee rental properties and enforce local housing standards.
Officials said bureau employees spent the past six weeks building the operation, handling registration details and putting the new department in place from the ground up.
The township created the bureau to make sure rental properties comply with local ordinances and safety requirements while also confirming that all rental homes are properly registered.
The inspections are meant to verify that rental units meet health, safety and property maintenance rules and that landlords are following township regulations.
Mayor Jennifer Kuhn said the program is designed to bring stronger oversight to rental housing in Jackson.
“When I took office, we inherited a system that lacked the structure and oversight needed to properly regulate rental housing,” Kuhn said. “Establishing the Bureau of Rental Housing & Inspection is an important step toward ensuring that rental properties in Jackson Township are safe, properly maintained and legally registered. Our residents deserve transparency, fairness and enforcement of the rules that protect neighborhoods and families.”
Township officials said the bureau will coordinate with property owners as it carries out enforcement in what they described as a fair and consistent manner. The program also adds an annual inspection requirement for every rental home in Jackson and will work alongside code enforcement officials to uphold municipal ordinances.
According to the township, the bureau’s duties include inspecting rental properties for code and safety compliance, making sure rentals are registered, helping preserve neighborhood quality of life and supporting safe living conditions for tenants.
Officials urged landlords and property owners to make sure rental units are registered and ready for inspection.
For more information about rental registration and inspections, property owners can contact Chief Inspector Jose Rivera at jrivera@jacksontwpnj.net or Inspector Hope Drew at hdrew@jacksontwpnj.net
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