Permits tenant to make rent payment into escrow account in event of persisting serious hazard in dwelling unit or to make repairs and deduct cost from future rent.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows New Jersey tenants facing persistent serious hazards in their rental units, such as mold or broken heating systems, to pay their rent into an escrow account or make repairs themselves and deduct the cost from future rent payments. The bill aims to protect tenants’ safety and habitability while providing a mechanism for addressing landlord responsibilities. It clarifies that using an escrow account or making repairs won’t be considered grounds for eviction, as long as proper procedures are followed.
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