“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 window guard requirements for residential rental units and apartment buildings in New Jersey. It requires landlords to install and maintain approved window guards on windows in units where children 13 years or younger, or people with disabilities, reside or spend significant time. Key changes include expanding the age limit from 10 to 13 years, adding disability protections, mandating audible alerts (chimes) on guards, and specifying that guards must prevent openings larger than 4 inches. The bill also clarifies that rigid window stops cannot replace compliant guards and establishes different notification rules for condo communities versus standard rental buildings.