City Housing Forcing me to install additional meters, boilers.

[Peter Lombardo]

I was recently fined summons that a 4 family unit that was built in 1952 with 2 electrical meters must have 5 meters for each floor including a landlord's meter, 2 additional boilers, 2 water heaters etc...

The strange thing is the home has been in the same condition since it was built, no modifications and the utilities have been in our the landlord's name for over 10 years.  The housing department knew this and was fine as long as the utilities were kept under landlord's name but looks like new people have since taken over those employees who retired so, I think I am being bullied and have no choice but to hire an attorney since why the enforcing of this now after 30 years that my parents had the home?

Anyone gone through this situation? The property is in NJ.  Thanks for anyone's input and some advice.  

[Jacob Sampson]

My experience (which is slim) is that older buildings that don't meet new code standards are often grandfathered in.  I would start by calling the local zoning office or whoever sent the notice and discuss exactly what the notice means and then if needed I would reach out to an attorney.