NJ A855

Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances allowing unpaid housing, building, or health code charges against landlords to become liens on the rental property after 13 months of non-payment

Requires municipalities to provide written notice to property owners at least 90 days before filing an unpaid charge as a municipal lien, giving owners the opportunity to pay the fine or request a court hearing

Waives the 90-day notice requirement for landlords who are not properly registered under New Jersey's landlord registration law (C.46:8-28)

Liens filed under this law would be added to property taxes, bear interest at the same rate as taxes, and be collected and enforced using the same procedures as tax collection

Defines "charge" broadly to include any fee, fine, penalty, or other charge issued to a landlord concerning leased residential property under housing, building, or health codes