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NJ S2688
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
- Extends the five business day grace period for rental late fees so it begins when qualified tenants actually receive their public assistance payment, not when rent is due
- Qualified tenants include recipients of Social Security Old Age Pensions, Railroad Retirement Pensions, Social Security Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Work First New Jersey benefits
- Requires lease agreements to specify the dates when qualified tenants are scheduled to receive their public assistance payments each month
- Applies to qualified tenants regardless of when in the month rent is due (current law only covers rent due on the first of the month)
- Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to new or renewed leases after that date
Legislative Description
Enters NJ in Social Work Licensure Compact.
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by A2813
3/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations10/10/2024
Commerce2/12/2024
Full Bill Text
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