Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.

This bill requires courts to provide legal representation for residential tenants facing eviction in New Jersey's Special Civil Part courts. It directly affects tenants in Chapter 18 eviction cases (covering most residential evictions), ensuring they can be represented by counsel or have a lawyer appointed if they earn 80% or less of HUD's area median income or cannot afford one. Courts must allow adjournments to secure counsel and appoint attorneys for qualifying low-income tenants or those deemed unable to pay. The policy change mandates this right for all eviction proceedings filed on or after the bill's effective date.