NJ A6195

Requires landlords to distribute eviction prevention information and resources prepared by the Department of Community Affairs to tenants at occupancy, at each lease renewal, and within 30 days of updates

Expands the definition of "landlord" under the Truth-in-Renting Act to include non-owner occupied rental premises with one or two units, which were previously exempt from the law's requirements

Mandates eviction avoidance information include the NJ Eviction Guide, Office of Eviction Prevention contact information, Eviction Prevention Program details, and local court Comprehensive Court Eviction Defense and Diversion program information

Increases penalties for landlords violating the Truth-in-Renting Act from $100 to $1,000 per offense and allows tenants to recover attorney's fees, court costs, and expert witness expenses

Requires tenants to sign an acknowledgement of receipt for the statement and eviction avoidance information, which landlords must maintain as a compliance record