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NJ S4552
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Rent Control Enforcement Unit (RCEU) within the Department of Community Affairs to investigate tenant petitions alleging violations of local rent control, rent leveling, or rent stabilization ordinances
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Authorizes penalties against landlords found in violation, including mandatory rent reductions to the lowest rate charged in the prior 12 months, fines up to 4 months' rent, or allowing tenants to terminate leases early
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Requires the RCEU to operate a dedicated helpline and online portal for tenant assistance and violation reporting
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Creates a nonlapsing Rent Control Enforcement Fund to receive penalty collections, with an initial $3 million General Fund appropriation to establish the unit
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Takes effect on the first day of the fifth month following enactment, with the Commissioner of Community Affairs required to adopt implementing regulations by that date
Legislative Description
Establishes Rent Control Enforcement Unit in DCA; authorizes residential tenant to petition for review of alleged violation of local rent restriction.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
6/2/2025