Creates the "Mold Safe Housing Act."
This bill, the "Mold Safe Housing Act," requires landlords in New Jersey to address visible mold in rental properties that poses health risks. It mandates that landlords investigate tenant reports of mold within 72 hours, clean affected areas, and fix water leaks causing mold growth. Tenants can seek relocation assistance through the state if landlords fail to act, with costs potentially recovered from the landlord via liens or legal action. The law directly affects renters in mold-affected units and landlords responsible for property maintenance, applying to most residential rentals except seasonal units or those already certified mold-free.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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Sean Kean
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