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NJ A1669
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
- Landlords required to obtain a certificate of inspection or occupancy must attach a copy to the residential lease and deliver it to tenants at lease signing, with tenants initialing to acknowledge receipt
- Landlords have a 30-day cure period after lease execution to deliver the certificate and obtain tenant acknowledgment if they fail to comply initially
- Tenants may void the lease with no further financial obligation if landlords fail to provide the certificate within the cure period
- Landlords must return security deposits plus interest within 30 days after a tenant vacates under the lease voidability provision
- Applies only to municipalities that have adopted ordinances requiring inspection certificates for residential rental properties under existing state law (N.J.S.A.40:48-2.12m)
Legislative Description
Requires landlord to attach certificate of inspection or occupancy to residential lease.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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