Requires landlord to attach certificate of inspection or occupancy to residential lease.

New Jersey Assembly Bill A837 requires landlords to attach a municipal certificate of inspection or occupancy to residential leases and have tenants acknowledge receipt by initialing the document. This applies to properties where local ordinances mandate such inspections before renting. Landlords who fail to comply must provide the certificate within 30 days to avoid making the lease voidable at the tenant’s option. If a tenant exercises this right, they can vacate without financial obligation, and landlords must return security deposits within 30 days. The bill aims to ensure tenants know rental units have passed safety inspections.