Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate allegations of excessive or discriminatory rent setting on affordable housing.

This bill requires the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate complaints alleging excessive or discriminatory rent increases in affordable housing units. It defines excessive rent as charges that exceed legal limits, rise by more than 10 percent without justification, or conflict with approved rent schedules, and allows tenants and housing officials to report such issues. Upon receiving a complaint, the Division must investigate within 30 days and issue a determination within 90 days, while owners found guilty of violations face civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per offense and must pay restitution to affected tenants. Additionally, the law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who file complaints and mandates an annual report on the number of investigations and violations found.