This bill prohibits landlords and property management software companies from using algorithmic systems to coordinate rental prices across multiple properties. It defines a "coordinator" as any entity operating software that collects price data from multiple landlords, analyzes it with algorithms, and recommends rental rates or occupancy levels. The law makes it unlawful for landlords to subscribe to such services or for coordinators to facilitate price-fixing agreements that reduce competition. The bill addresses New Jersey's affordable housing crisis, where median rents for three-bedroom apartments rose 35% from 2021-2024 and over half of renters spend more than 30% of income on rent.
This bill prohibits landlords and software sellers from using or providing algorithmic devices that set, recommend, or advise on rents or occupancy rates for residential properties in New Jersey. It directly affects landlords (including large corporate owners) and companies that develop or sell such software, banning tools that analyze non-public competitor data to influence pricing. The law defines "algorithmic device" to exclude software using public data or affordable housing program guidelines, ensuring it doesn’t restrict standard rent-setting practices. Violations carry civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation, with the Attorney General able to seek damages or injunctions.
This New Jersey bill (A 2627) prohibits landlords from charging tenants more than $5 per month for using digital payment methods (like credit cards or online platforms) to pay rent. It directly affects renters - especially fixed-income tenants, seniors, and low-wage earners - who often face cumulative fees of hundreds of dollars annually. Landlords must cover any fees exceeding $5 per payment or reimburse tenants within 10 days, and provide itemized receipts showing compliance. Violations trigger penalties under existing housing laws, including potential consumer fraud claims.
This bill would have allowed New Jersey municipalities to create dedicated "Municipal Homelessness Trust Funds" by adding a $5 fee to existing fines (like parking tickets). It required towns to adopt a homeless housing plan - developed with community groups - to address local homelessness through permanent housing solutions, rental assistance, and prevention programs. Funds would have been used exclusively for housing initiatives within four years, with unspent money transferred to the state for community-based organizations. The bill was withdrawn in January 2026 after similar provisions were enacted in P.L. 2025, c. 348.
This bill prohibits landlords or property managers from charging residential tenants for real estate brokerage services related to rental agreements. It directly affects renters in New Jersey who would otherwise pay fees for services like agent commissions or listing costs typically associated with securing a rental unit. The law amends existing real estate regulations to ban these charges, ensuring tenants only pay rent and standard fees outlined in their lease, not brokerage-related costs. This policy change applies to all residential rental transactions under New Jersey law.
This bill requires landlords in senior citizen housing projects to provide tenants with a written explanation when increasing rent. The explanation must detail why the increase is fair (not "unconscionable"), confirm compliance with local rent laws, and list specific property expenses that justified the increase. It applies only to tenants living in housing projects specifically designated as "senior citizen housing" under existing law. Landlords must provide this written notice alongside any rent increase notice, enhancing transparency for senior renters.
This New Jersey bill replaces a tax deduction for residential tenants with a refundable tax credit. It allows tenants renting their primary residence to claim a credit equal to 30% of their rent (capped at $15,000 annually) for the portion of rent treated as property taxes. The credit is refundable, meaning any amount exceeding the tenant's tax bill is paid directly to them. It directly affects renters in qualifying housing, such as apartments and mobile home rentals, who use the property as their main home.
This bill requires landlords receiving state rental assistance to maintain compliance with New Jersey's housing standards and promptly fix violations. The Department of Community Affairs must use a statewide electronic database of rental property inspections to verify landlords' compliance and may end rental assistance for units failing inspections, unless this would cause unnecessary hardship to tenants. It also mandates that New Jersey courts can access this inspection database during eviction cases or related proceedings. The changes apply directly to landlords participating in New Jersey's State Rental Assistance Program (S-RAP) and the Department of Community Affairs.
This bill would provide a property tax rebate to disabled veterans who own or rent their primary residence in New Jersey. It directly affects disabled veterans, including those experiencing financial hardship due to high property taxes and rental costs, as highlighted by the bill's findings (73% of NJ veterans have disabilities, with 518 homeless veterans in the state). The rebate is intended to help prevent homelessness and reduce financial burdens for this group. The bill defines key terms like "homestead" and "disabled veterans" but does not specify the rebate amount or exact eligibility calculations in the provided text. It is currently pending before the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
This bill (A 2134) automatically grants tenant protections under New Jersey's Relocation Assistance Act to renters displaced by fire in multi-unit buildings (two or more dwelling units). It defines "displaced person" to include tenants forced out when fire damage makes their rental unit uninhabitable, as certified by a housing inspector. Key provisions require landlords to offer displaced tenants the right of first refusal to return to their repaired unit (with amenities equal to or better than before the fire) and allow tenants to pay $1/month rent to maintain this right while the unit is uninhabitable. The bill removes the prior need for municipalities to pass separate resolutions to extend these protections to fire victims, streamlining access to relocation assistance.
