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NJ A1694
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Garnet Hall
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AI Summary
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Creates a fourth degree crime for owners or landlords who knowingly rent dwellings that constitute illegal occupancy, when such occupancy causes serious bodily injury or death to another person
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Fourth degree crime carries penalties of up to 18 months imprisonment, fines up to $10,000, or both
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Defines "illegal occupancy" as residential premises failing to comply with local or State housing regulations, codes, zoning ordinances, or having violations affecting tenant health and safety
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Criminal conviction under this bill does not prevent additional civil, administrative, or other criminal penalties from being imposed under existing law
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Supplements existing civil penalties under N.J.S.A.2A:18-61.1, which currently requires landlords to reimburse tenants six times monthly rent for relocation if evicted due to illegal occupancy
Legislative Description
Criminalizes owner or landlord knowingly renting dwelling to tenant that is illegal occupancy which causes serious bodily injury to or death of another person.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/9/2024