Establishes confidentiality of court records of landlord-tenant disputes after five years.
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Overview
This bill establishes confidentiality for court records related to landlord-tenant disputes in New Jersey, protecting tenant information after six years. It defines a ‘landlord-tenant court record’ to include various court documents and establishes a timeframe for maintaining this confidentiality. The bill also restricts landlords from considering these records when evaluating prospective tenants and prohibits the sharing of this information. Violations of these provisions can result in significant penalties.
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