Prohibits landlords from requiring rent to be paid by certain means of payment or at any off-site location.
This bill, A1793, prohibits New Jersey landlords from restricting how tenants pay rent or where they must pay it. Landlords cannot require payment only by specific methods (like cash or credit card) or force tenants to pay rent at locations outside their building. They must accept cash, personal checks, and credit/debit card payments, and cannot charge fees for these methods or for paying at any location. Violations could result in a disorderly persons offense punishable by up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Linda Carter
DDemocratic
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