Requires mortgage lenders to maintain vacant, age-restricted dwelling units during foreclosure.
This bill requires mortgage lenders to maintain vacant, age-restricted housing units (typically senior living communities) during foreclosure proceedings. Lenders must notify municipalities within 10 days of filing foreclosure actions and provide contact details for property maintenance representatives. If a vacant unit becomes a safety hazard or code violation, the lender - not the municipality - must address it within 30 days, or face penalties. The bill applies specifically to properties designated as age-restricted under New Jersey law, ensuring continued upkeep during legal 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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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Jim Holzapfel
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