New Jersey Statutes Title 40. Municipalities and Counties 40 § 48-2.12o

As used in this act:

“Hearing officer” means a person designated pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1993, c. 127 (C.40:48-2.12p) to hear and determine proceedings under P.L.1993, c. 127 (C.40:48-2.12n et seq.).

“Landlord” means the person or persons who own or purport to own a building in which there is rented or offered for rent housing space for living or dwelling under either a written or oral leasewhich building contains no more than four dwelling units. In the case of a mobile home park, “ landlord” shall mean the owner of an individual dwelling unit within the mobile home park.

“Substantiated complaint” means a complaint which may form the basis for proceedings in accordance with subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.1993, c. 127 (C.40:48-2.12q).