Authorizes imposition of additional fines for overcrowding.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow municipalities in New Jersey to impose additional fines on landlords and tenants for overcrowding in residential rental units. Specifically, it would authorize the issuance of summonses for illegal occupancy in buildings with four or fewer units, with fines up to $10,000 for subsequent violations. The bill also includes provisions to address tenant responsibility, owner-occupied properties, and potential defenses against fines, aiming to ensure safe and habitable living conditions.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Introduced
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
2 on record
Primary sponsors
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours