# N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.3: Unfit buildings in municipalities; exercise of police power authorized

> New Jersey · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.3
- **Heading:** Unfit buildings in municipalities; exercise of police power authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2.3

## Text

It is hereby found and declared that the existence or occupation of any building or buildings, or parts thereof, in municipalities of this State which are so old, dilapidated or have become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, or occupancy, or use, are inimical to the welfare and dangerous and injurious to the health and safety of the people of this State, and that a public necessity exists for the repair, closing or demolition of such building or buildings, or part thereof. Whenever any municipality of this State finds that there exists in such municipality any building or buildings which are unfit for human habitation or occupancy, or use, due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or due to other conditions rendering such building or buildings, or part thereof, unsafe or insanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health or safety or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of said municipality, power is hereby conferred upon such municipality to exercise its police powers to repair, close or demolish, or cause or require the repairing, closing or demolition of such building or buildings, or part thereof, in the manner herein provided. L.1942, c. 112, p. 378, s. 1. Amended by L.1956, c. 197, p. 727, s. 2, eff. Jan. 2, 1957.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1 Ordinances; general purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.1 Removal or demolition of hazardous buildings; recovery of costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.3 Holding DUI arrestees in protective custody, certain circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.4 Criminal history record check requested by municipality, authority for.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.5 Regulation of apiary activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.6 Findings, declarations relative to private outdoor video surveillance cameras.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.7 Private outdoor video surveillance camera registry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2 Other necessary and proper ordinances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.1 Opening and closing of beauty parlors; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.2 Beauty culture, what included in term](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.3 Unfit buildings in municipalities; exercise of police power authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.3a Repair, demolition of damaged buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.3a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.4 Terms defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.5 Repair, closing or demolition; ordinance; authorization for order of public officer; summary proceedings to demolish unsafe building](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.5.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.