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NJ A1102

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

John DiMaio

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows property owners or lessees to legally enter adjoining property without permission to make necessary improvements or repairs when such work cannot be completed without access to the neighboring land

  • Requires the person seeking entry to first request and be denied permission from the adjoining property owner before entering without consent

  • Mandates notification to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality (or nearest State Police station) before entry, along with posting a $1,000 bond to protect against actual property damage

  • Limits entry to no more than 8 hours per day and no more than 30 total days per calendar year, with a requirement to restore the adjoining property to its original condition

  • Provides immunity from criminal trespass charges under N.J.S.2C:18-3 and civil liability for damages when all requirements are met

Legislative Description

Permits entry on adjoining property to make improvements or repairs in certain situations.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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