Inspection in Paterson, NJ

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Inspection and certificate before every re-rental

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Verified on 2026-08-18 — 41 days ago.

Chapter 175 requires a certificate of re-rental approval before every new occupancy of a housing space. The initial inspection is $50 for the first unit and $20 for each additional unit; reinspections are $25 and $15 respectively.

A housing space in an owner-occupied two-family is excluded. The landlord may charge the tenant no more than $5 toward the certificate. Because occupancy waits on approval, the turnover model must include the inspection queue rather than only repair time.

Sources

City of Paterson Code Chapter 175 — Certificates of Re-Rental Approval and Compliance§175-3 requires the certificate and §175-7 states the inspection, reinspection and tenant-charge fees.

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