S 1842 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires distribution of certain eviction prevention information.

This New Jersey bill (S 1842) requires landlords to provide tenants with specific eviction prevention resources. Landlords must distribute a bilingual (English/Spanish) statement and separate eviction avoidance materials within 30 days of availability, to all current tenants and new tenants at lease signing or renewal, with tenants signing an acknowledgment. The materials must include the New Jersey Eviction Guide, contact information for the Office of Eviction Prevention, Eviction Prevention Program details, and local court resources. Landlords who fail to comply face a $1,000 penalty per violation, enforceable through court proceedings.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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