"Tenants Anti-Retaliation & Anti-Harassment Act"; establishes rebuttable presumption for complaints by tenant of illegal activity by landlord.

This bill creates the "Tenant Anti-Retaliation & Anti-Harassment Act" to protect renters from unfair treatment by landlords following complaints. It establishes a rule where if a landlord takes adverse actions, such as issuing eviction notices, illegal lockouts, utility shut-offs, or harassment, within six months of a tenant's complaint, these actions are presumed to be retaliatory unless proven otherwise. When a violation is found, the landlord faces a $5,000 civil penalty for each offense, plus the tenant can recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs through a streamlined legal process. The law applies to all rental properties in New Jersey and takes effect immediately upon passage.