Housing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 755: Establishes certain notice and compensation requirements for residential tenant displaced for purpose of renovation.

Bill A 755 requires landlords to compensate residential tenants $12 months' rent plus the cost of a moving truck/van when displacing them for renovation purposes. It applies when landlords: (1) file eviction actions citing renovation, (2) falsely claim renovation as the reason for personal occupancy, or (3) actually renovate within six months of displacement. Landlords must pay compensation 5 days before move-out (for eviction cases) or within 5 days of displacement (for occupancy cases), with 18% annual interest for late payments. Unpaid amounts become a priority lien on the property, recorded with the county clerk, to secure tenant compensation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlord compensation for tenant displacement during renovations, strengthening tenant protections against unjust evictions and preventing displacement without financial safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3989: Restricts use and sale of algorithmic devices for establishing rent price or occupancy of residential property.

New Jersey's A-3989 prohibits landlords from using or purchasing algorithmic software that sets, recommends, or advises on residential rent prices or occupancy rates. It specifically bans tools analyzing non-public competitor data (like actual rent prices or lease details from other landlords) to coordinate pricing, including AI-based systems. The bill exempts aggregated rental reports published by trade associations and tools used for government affordable housing programs. Violations trigger penalties under New Jersey's Antitrust Act, such as fines up to $500 per day per unit or criminal charges, and do not restrict landlords from setting rents based on public data or internal management.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans algorithms coordinating rent pricing via non-public competitor data, preventing anti-competitive rent hikes that harm tenants and weaken protections.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans algorithmic tools analyzing non-public data for rent pricing coordination, restricting tech use in housing market per bill's explicit prohibitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Landlords Renters Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2994: Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers.

This bill creates a special "Support Our Veterans" license plate in New Jersey, available to vehicle owners who pay a $50 application fee plus a $10 annual fee. The collected fees fund a dedicated "Support Our Veterans License Plate Fund," which annually supports the Veterans Haven Council's services for homeless veterans housed at Veterans Haven facilities. The fund, managed within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, covers costs for veterans' housing and support programs. The plate design will be chosen with input from the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, and initial costs are offset by donations from the Veterans Haven Council and other donors, not public funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds housing services for homeless veterans via dedicated license plate fees, directly supporting housing programs under Veterans Haven Council.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates dedicated fund from license plate fees to support homeless veterans' housing and services via Veterans Haven Council, directly funding veteran programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1667: Criminalizes certain actions of individuals who offer rental of residential property that they do not own or legally possess.

This bill makes it a crime for someone to falsely claim ownership or possession of a residential rental property they don’t legally own or control, with the intent to rent it out or gain a benefit. Violations are classified as fourth-degree crimes (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine) and also violate New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act. It specifically targets "imposter landlords" who misuse online platforms like Craigslist to rent properties they don’t own, while exempting actual tenants, subtenants, and real estate professionals acting in good faith. The law does not apply to internet platforms or override existing civil/criminal liabilities for fraud or theft.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingTargets imposter landlords to protect tenants from fraud, strengthening tenant protections in rental markets90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 14, 2026

A 4480: Concerns accessibility in certain multistory buildings; provides for penalties.

This bill requires property owners of hotels and multi-unit buildings with two or more floors (excluding small owner-occupied homes) to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities during elevator outages. Specifically, owners must restore elevator service within two hours or provide alternative access (like evacuation chairs, ramps, or stairlifts) if elevators are out longer. Owners must also immediately notify residents of outages and estimated repair times. Violations carry daily penalties up to $2,500 for ongoing issues, with a grant program available to help cover costs for accessibility equipment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires accessibility during elevator outages in multi-unit buildings, ensuring tenant safety and compliance with disability access standards, thus protecting tenant rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1488: Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.

This bill extends property tax exemptions for veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities retroactively to the date they were officially declared disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It requires the state to reimburse municipalities for property taxes paid by eligible veterans during the retroactive period. The exemption applies to veterans’ primary residences and covers specific disabilities like paralysis, blindness, or amputations. It directly affects veterans who previously paid taxes they should have been exempt from under existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides retroactive property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden and requiring state reimbursement to municipalities for covered taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts veterans' primary residences from property taxes, reducing housing costs for disabled veterans.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends retroactive property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, directly increasing financial benefits and reimbursing municipalities for past taxes paid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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died · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2161: Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.

This bill would provide $615,000 in additional state funding to the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, a statewide service that connects residents to human services like food assistance, housing support, and mental health resources through a free 24/7 phone hotline. The funds would be allocated within the Department of Human Services' budget specifically for the Partnership's ongoing operational costs to maintain its 2-1-1 service. Since 2002, the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership has been the sole provider of New Jersey's 2-1-1 dialing code, serving all residents statewide. This is a routine budgetary measure to sustain an existing community resource, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $615k supplemental appropriation to DHS for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership's operational costs, increasing state funding for public human services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $615k for NJ 2-1-1 Partnership's mental health resources hotline, directly supporting access to mental health services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds NJ 2-1-1 Partnership's housing support services, connecting residents to housing resources via hotline.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3403: Limits increases to certain recurring fees charged to residential tenant.

This New Jersey bill (A 3403) limits how much landlords can increase certain recurring fees charged to residential tenants. It prohibits landlords from raising fees like pet, parking, or amenity charges by more than 10% within any 12-month period, with exceptions for initial fees in new tenancies. Tenants can seek remedies including lease termination, $1,000 penalties per violation per unit, and recovery of legal fees if landlords exceed the limit. The bill directly affects residential landlords and tenants in New Jersey and does not override existing rent control laws or eviction procedures. It is currently pending before the Assembly Housing Committee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits landlord fee hikes (10% cap), protects tenants via penalties and remedies. Directly strengthens tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2758: Prohibits BPU approval of electric and gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent annually.

This bill prohibits New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) from approving electric or gas utility rate increases that would cause an average residential customer's annual bill to rise more than 2%. It directly affects residential utility customers and the BPU, which must deny any proposed rate hike exceeding this 2% annual cap on the average customer bill. The key provision sets a strict limit on total annual rate increases, regardless of individual utility company proposals or cost factors. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCaps annual utility rate increases to protect residential consumers from excessive cost hikes, aligning with consumer protection in energy policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCapping utility rate increases at 2% annually reduces housing cost burden for residential customers, directly supporting affordable housing affordability by preventing utility cost spikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 9, 2026

A 3586: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.*

This bill (A3586) requires New Jersey's Division of Purchase and Property to create an annual report analyzing all state-owned real property for potential use as affordable housing. The report must inventory all state-owned land and buildings, including those held by agencies or authorities, and assess feasibility for low- and moderate-income housing development under existing law. The Division must submit this report to the Governor and Legislature within 13 months of the bill's effective date, then annually thereafter, and post it online. The bill directly affects state agencies managing property and requires them to systematically evaluate underutilized assets for housing opportunities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates annual report to identify state-owned properties for affordable housing development, directly advancing low/moderate-income housing availability under existing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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