S 1775 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes the "Safe Sanitary Subsidized Rental Housing Bill of Rights."

S 1775 establishes the "Safe Sanitary Subsidized Rental Housing Bill of Rights" for New Jersey tenants in federally or state-subsidized housing (like Section 8 properties). It requires landlords receiving rental subsidies to maintain safe, sanitary conditions - such as heat, running water, and pest-free units - and mandates inspections for serious violations (e.g., structural defects or infestations) within 10 days if a tenant reports habitability issues. Courts must notify the state housing department of such claims, and landlords face fees for violations or withheld subsidies until repairs are made. The bill directly affects tenants in subsidized housing and landlords who receive taxpayer-funded rental assistance, ensuring accountability through mandatory inspections and financial penalties for noncompliance.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Angela McKnight
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