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NJ S4721
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Increases the penalty for landlords who violate "The Truth-in-Renting Act" from $100 to $1,000 per offense
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Allows tenants to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, expert witness expenses, and other related fees when proving a landlord violation
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Updates the enforcement mechanism to reference the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999" instead of the older penalty enforcement statute
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Applies to violations of landlord requirements including distributing the Truth-in-Renting Guide, providing cash payment receipts, not requiring electronic payment, and accepting certain payment methods within three business days after a lockout
Legislative Description
Increasing penalty for landlord in violation of "The Truth-in-Renting Act" from $100 to $1,000; permits tenant to recover reasonable attorney's fees.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
6/30/2025