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NJ S342

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates expedited ejectment proceeding in Superior Court requiring hearings within 3 business days of receiving a verified complaint and final hearing within 5 business days after court approval
  • Property owners must certify the occupant never had a lease, never paid rent, never had written permission, and is not a lawful tenant or owner of the property
  • Occupants must receive written notice of proceedings within 24 hours of scheduling, either through personal service or posting on the property
  • Forging documents to use or circumvent the expedited proceeding constitutes a third-degree crime punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and up to $15,000 in fines
  • Prevailing property owners entitled to treble damages for all harm caused by unlawful entry and detainer, plus court costs and attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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