Clarifies and expands landlord registration procedures; creates certain rights for tenants; makes certain changes concerning tenant notifications, inspections, and maintenance in multiple dwellings; permits percentage of affordable housing obligation to be satisfied by certain rehabilitation projects.

This bill, the Landlord Registration and Tenant Protection Act, requires landlords in New Jersey to register with specific information including email addresses, street addresses (not just post office boxes), and contact details for maintenance personnel. Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of their registration certificate and display it prominently in rental properties, with penalties for non-compliance starting at $100 for first offenses. The bill also establishes clearer inspection procedures for significant health and safety violations (like lack of heat or structural issues), requiring inspectors to notify owners within 48 hours. Additionally, it allows municipalities to satisfy up to 10% of their affordable housing obligation through rehabilitation programs that convert substandard units into long-term low-income housing. These changes directly affect landlords, tenants, and municipalities managing rental properties across New Jersey.