N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-17 : — TENEMENT HOUSES AND PUBLIC HOUSINGChapter 55:13B —17 - Legislative findings and declarations TEXT PDF The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the well-being of residents of rooming houses, boarding houses and residential health care facilities in the State of New Jersey requires a declaration of a bill of rights for such residents. N.J.S. § 55:13B-17 L.1979, c.500, s.1.