“Justin Christian El-Abiad, Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis, Zahir Atkins, and Sebastien Manzalaoui Act"; revises window guard requirements in certain residential rental units and multiple dwellings.

This bill revises New Jersey's window guard requirements for residential rental units and multiple dwellings. It expands the protected group to include children under 13 (previously 10) and persons with disabilities, requiring window guards on windows in units where these individuals reside or are regularly present. Key provisions mandate that window guards must prevent falls by limiting space between the guard and window to less than four inches, include sound features like chimes, and prohibit rigid metal stops as a safety method. Landlords must install and maintain compliant guards upon tenant request, with specific notice requirements for common interest communities (like condos) to their associations. The law updates technical specifications for installation and design to enhance safety for vulnerable occupants.