NJ A5453

Requires landlords to file certificates of registration within seven days of creating a tenancy, with amended certificates due within 10 business days of any information change, and mandates posting registration information in prominent locations accessible to tenants

Expands required registration information to include email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses (street addresses required, not just P.O. boxes), and for business entities, contact details for individuals with property management authority

Establishes tiered penalties for registration violations: $100 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $1,000 for third or subsequent offenses, replacing the previous flat $500 penalty

Requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to serve written notice within 48 hours of discovering significant violations (such as lack of heat, water, sewage, structural deficiencies, or pest infestations) and mandates hearings within 30 days with decisions within 60 days

Permits municipalities to satisfy up to 10% of their affordable housing obligations through programs that rehabilitate substandard units and dedicate them as low-income rentals for at least 30 years