S 1007 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

S 1007 prohibits landlords in New Jersey from evicting tenants, refusing to renew leases, or denying housing based on a tenant's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Tenants must provide documentation like a restraining order, law enforcement record, or certification from a specialist to qualify for protection. Landlords who violate this law may face civil lawsuits for damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The bill amends existing housing laws to explicitly include these protections for victims in residential lease agreements.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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