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NJ A4250

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Fantasia

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes expedited ejectment proceedings in Superior Court for property owners to remove unauthorized occupants who never had consent, a lease, or paid rent, with hearings required within 3 business days of filing and final hearing within 5 business days

  • Requires property owners to certify in verified complaints that occupants were never lawful tenants, never paid rent, and never had written permission to reside on the property

  • Mandates written notice to occupants within 24 hours of scheduling the hearing, with posting on the property allowed if personal service cannot be completed

  • Creates a third-degree crime (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine) for knowingly forging documents to use or circumvent the expedited ejectment process

  • Awards prevailing property owners treble damages for all damages caused by unlawful entry and detainer, in addition to existing remedies including court costs and attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Establishes expedited ejectment proceeding to remove certain unauthorized real property occupants.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

5/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing5/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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