# N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-2: Declaration of policy; liberal construction

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-2
- **Heading:** Declaration of policy; liberal construction
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 55 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-2

## Text

This act being deemed and hereby declared remedial legislation necessary for the protection of the health and welfare of the residents of this State in order to assure the provision therefor of decent, standard and safe units of dwelling space, shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes and intent thereof. L.1967, c. 76, s. 2, eff. May 31, 1967.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-2 Declaration of policy; liberal construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-4 Supervisor of bureau of housing inspection; administration and enforcement of act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-5 Board of Housing Inspection abolished; powers, functions, duties transferred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-6 Powers of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7 Rules, regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.1 Equipment with smoke detectors or alarms; rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.2 No code or standard to exceed standards under "State Uniform Construction Code Act"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.3 Parking for persons with physical disabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.4 5-unit minimum](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.5 Internal security exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.6 Applicable provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 55:13A-7.7 Hotel room notices, procedures followed in event of fire or smoke](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T55_C13A_S13A-7.7.md)

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