New Jersey's bill A 1078 requires landlords to distribute annual eviction prevention information to tenants, including a statement of legal rights and a separate resource guide in English and Spanish. Landlords must provide this information within 30 days of its release by the Department of Community Affairs, at lease signing or renewal, and post it prominently in rental properties. The materials list specific resources like the New Jersey Eviction Guide, contact details for the Office of Eviction Prevention, and local court programs. Landlords who fail to comply face penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with tenants able to recover the penalty and related costs.
This bill requires renters in New Jersey to obtain renter's insurance before signing or renewing a lease for a dwelling unit (a self-contained residential space like an apartment or house). The insurance must protect tenants against loss of personal belongings, liability claims, and additional living expenses if they're displaced from their home due to an incident like a fire. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to all new or renewed leases after that date. It directly affects all individuals leasing residential housing in New Jersey, mandating insurance coverage rather than merely allowing it.
This New Jersey bill prohibits landlords from charging tenants (including applicants) extra rent, fees, or security deposits for keeping pets in residential rentals. Landlords may only charge a single, refundable pet security deposit of up to $500, which must be included within the existing total security deposit limit. The law bans any lease terms requiring pet-related fees and allows tenants to sue landlords for violations, seeking $1,000 per offense plus legal fees. It directly affects renters with pets and landlords managing residential properties (excluding hotels/motels).
This bill (A 3996) requires landlords in New Jersey municipalities with rent control ordinances to submit annual compliance forms to their local clerk, detailing unit information, rent registrations, exemptions, complaints, and enforcement actions. Municipalities must maintain and publicly share these records online through a new Department of Community Affairs internet system, with $2 million appropriated to fund municipal digitization efforts. Landlords face a $150 civil penalty for knowingly submitting false information, and missing or incomplete records create a legal presumption that rent control applies to the unit. The bill directly affects landlords in rent-controlled areas and municipal clerks responsible for record-keeping.
Bill A 755 requires landlords to compensate residential tenants $12 months' rent plus the cost of a moving truck/van when displacing them for renovation purposes. It applies when landlords: (1) file eviction actions citing renovation, (2) falsely claim renovation as the reason for personal occupancy, or (3) actually renovate within six months of displacement. Landlords must pay compensation 5 days before move-out (for eviction cases) or within 5 days of displacement (for occupancy cases), with 18% annual interest for late payments. Unpaid amounts become a priority lien on the property, recorded with the county clerk, to secure tenant compensation.
This New Jersey bill (A 3403) limits how much landlords can increase certain recurring fees charged to residential tenants. It prohibits landlords from raising fees like pet, parking, or amenity charges by more than 10% within any 12-month period, with exceptions for initial fees in new tenancies. Tenants can seek remedies including lease termination, $1,000 penalties per violation per unit, and recovery of legal fees if landlords exceed the limit. The bill directly affects residential landlords and tenants in New Jersey and does not override existing rent control laws or eviction procedures. It is currently pending before the Assembly Housing Committee.
This bill (A 3994) strengthens enforcement of local rent control and rent leveling laws in New Jersey municipalities. It directly affects tenants in rent-controlled areas by creating new tools to hold municipalities accountable when they fail to enforce these ordinances. Key provisions include establishing a Rental Control Ombudsman in the Department of Community Affairs to handle complaints and refer cases to the Attorney General, and allowing tenants (or tenant associations) to sue municipalities for non-enforcement after 30 days of missed deadlines or no response. The bill appropriates $4 million total ($2 million to the Attorney General and $2 million to fund the Ombudsman's office) to support these enforcement mechanisms, which take effect immediately.
This bill requires New Jersey municipalities to inspect single- and two-family rental dwellings for lead paint hazards at least every five years (every two years for properties with lead remediation), using either local agencies or state-certified contractors. It directly affects landlords and property owners in these dwellings, with exemptions for homes built after 1978, lead-free certified units, and seasonal rentals under six months. Municipalities must report inspection results to the state and collect fees - $20 per unit - to fund lead hazard control efforts. The state will compile public reports on high-risk areas and lead inspection activity annually.
This bill protects tenants who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking from housing discrimination. Landlords cannot evict, refuse to renew, or deny rentals based on a tenant’s victim status. To qualify, tenants must provide documentation like restraining orders, law enforcement records, medical reports, or certifications from domestic violence specialists. Violating this law could lead to civil lawsuits where victims recover damages, attorney fees, and court costs. The bill amends New Jersey's eviction statutes to explicitly prohibit housing decisions based on victim status.
This bill (A-2540, "Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act") requires health insurance plans and Medicaid in New Jersey to cover specific cancer treatments without cost-sharing for patients with Stage III, IV, or terminal cancer. It mandates coverage for parenteral treatments (like IV medications), survivorship care plans, and other services determined by regulators. The bill also adds protections: mortgage lenders must pause foreclosure during active treatment, creditors cannot initiate collections, and tenants facing eviction can request a 45-day stay with physician certification. These provisions directly affect cancer patients and their families by removing financial barriers to care and preventing housing/financial instability during treatment. The bill is pending before the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.
