This New Jersey bill requires landlords to provide two specific appliances in residential rental units to ensure habitability: a refrigerator that maintains safe food storage temperatures (32-50°F) and a stove that is safely connected (electric with sufficient capacity or gas with permanent fixtures to prevent leaks). It applies to landlords leasing standard residential units (excluding hotels, motels, or transient accommodations) for terms of at least one month. Violations carry a $500 penalty per offense, enforceable by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Attorney General, or aggrieved tenants, who may also sue for damages including attorney fees. The law takes effect for new leases entered on or after the second month following enactment.
This bill establishes a four-year pilot program allowing low-income tenants in subsidized housing to build credit by reporting rent payments to credit bureaus. Landlords who volunteer must report tenants' rent payments (on-time, late, or missed) to approved agencies, with tenants paying a $10 monthly fee max for this service. Tenants can voluntarily join or leave the program, but must wait six months to rejoin after opting out. The program will be evaluated after two years to assess participation, tenant demographics, credit impacts, and costs before determining if it continues.
ACR 66 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the annual income limit for New Jersey residents to qualify for a property tax deduction. It directly affects seniors (65+ years) and permanently disabled residents who own or rent housing in the state. The bill would raise the current income cap from $10,000 to $15,000 per year for eligibility, effective in 2023. This change updates a limit that has remained unchanged since 1983, when it increased from $9,000 to $10,000.
This bill increases the annual income limit for New Jersey seniors (65+) and permanently disabled residents to qualify for a $250 property tax deduction from $10,000 to $15,000. It directly affects eligible homeowners aged 65+ or disabled individuals with household incomes under $15,000 who own or rent their primary residence. The key change is raising the income threshold while keeping the maximum deduction amount fixed at $250 per year. The bill requires voter approval of a constitutional amendment before taking effect.
This New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 77) urges Congress to pass federal legislation requiring mortgage lenders to count rent payments as part of credit assessments when evaluating homebuyers. It directly aims to help lower-income renters - particularly people of color with limited credit history - who consistently pay rent but are currently excluded from mortgage approvals due to lack of traditional credit. The resolution cites Fannie Mae's data showing 17% of previously disqualified applicants (many from marginalized groups) could qualify for mortgages if rent history were considered. It emphasizes that federal law currently blocks states from mandating this practice, making Congressional action necessary to expand homeownership opportunities.
This bill establishes a 24-month pilot program that provides monthly cash payments to up to 300 New Jersey households struggling with rent burden (rent as a percentage of income) and at risk of eviction. Eligible households will be selected via a random lottery by county, based on criteria including income, rent burden, and eviction risk. The Department of Community Affairs will administer the program, calculating monthly payments based on each household’s rent burden and income, with payments starting eight months after enactment and continuing for 24 months. The program uses state funds to cover administrative costs, outreach, and the cash transfers, and includes a post-program survey to collect data from participants and applicants.
This New Jersey bill (A 1308) requires landlords to provide tenants with a written explanation when increasing rent. It directly affects all residential tenants receiving rent increase notices, mandating that the notice must explain why the increase isn't "unconscionable," confirm compliance with local rent laws, and list relevant property expenses. Landlords who fail to provide this explanation face a $500 penalty per violation or potential tenant lawsuits for $500 plus legal fees. The law aims to give tenants clearer information to challenge rent hikes before disputes escalate to court.
This New Jersey bill (A2656) increases the percentage of rental payments that count toward property tax deductions for tenants from 18% to 30%. It directly affects renters living in qualifying residential rental properties used as their principal residence. The key change modifies how "rent constituting property taxes" is calculated, allowing tenants to deduct a larger portion of their rent from gross income. This adjustment lowers taxable income for eligible renters but does not change the $15,000 deduction cap. The bill amends the Property Tax Deduction Act (N.J.S.A. 54A:3A-15 et seq.) and applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2020.
New Jersey's bill A 1078 requires landlords to distribute annual eviction prevention information to tenants, including a statement of legal rights and a separate resource guide in English and Spanish. Landlords must provide this information within 30 days of its release by the Department of Community Affairs, at lease signing or renewal, and post it prominently in rental properties. The materials list specific resources like the New Jersey Eviction Guide, contact details for the Office of Eviction Prevention, and local court programs. Landlords who fail to comply face penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with tenants able to recover the penalty and related costs.
This bill requires renters in New Jersey to obtain renter's insurance before signing or renewing a lease for a dwelling unit (a self-contained residential space like an apartment or house). The insurance must protect tenants against loss of personal belongings, liability claims, and additional living expenses if they're displaced from their home due to an incident like a fire. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to all new or renewed leases after that date. It directly affects all individuals leasing residential housing in New Jersey, mandating insurance coverage rather than merely allowing it.
