Codifies and enhances use of breach of implied warranty of habitability as defense to certain eviction actions.
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This bill strengthens New Jersey’s laws regarding rental housing by codifying and enhancing the use of the ‘implied warranty of habitability’ as a defense against eviction. It allows tenants to challenge substandard living conditions in their rental units, such as safety hazards or lack of essential services, and seek rent reductions or repairs. The bill also establishes a process for a court-ordered inspection by code enforcement officials to assess the conditions and ensure proper remediation by the landlord. Finally, it provides a mechanism for directing housing subsidy funds towards addressing habitability issues.
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