A 5266 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Provides that fines for municipal housing or zoning code violations may be imposed by municipality each day violation continues.

This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to impose fines on property owners for each day a housing or zoning code violation continues, until repairs are completed. It specifically requires a 30-day cure period and court hearing opportunity for fines exceeding $1,250, after which daily fines may apply if the violation persists. The bill responds to a 2024 court ruling that invalidated prior daily-fine provisions in municipal ordinances. It directly affects property owners who fail to address code violations, giving municipalities a stronger enforcement tool for ongoing issues.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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Robert Karabinchak
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