A 2789 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes four-year "Rent for Credit Pilot Program" in Department of Community Affairs.

This bill establishes a four-year "Rent for Credit Pilot Program" administered by New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to help low-income tenants in subsidized housing build credit. Participating landlords (who volunteer) can report tenants' rent payments to credit bureaus, allowing tenants to improve their credit scores without taking on debt. Tenants may join voluntarily and could pay a monthly fee of up to $10 for reporting, but nonpayment for over 30 days stops reporting - without affecting eviction rights or security deposits. The program requires a standardized enrollment form, includes a mandatory review after two years to assess participation and credit impacts, and mandates a report to the Governor and Legislature.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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