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NJ A1991

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Landlords in New Jersey would be prohibited from charging tenants additional rent, fees, or monthly increases for keeping pets in residential rental units
  • Pet security deposits would be capped at $500 maximum, must be refundable, and must be included within the existing total security deposit limit of one and a half times monthly rent
  • Landlords could not require pet-related fees as a condition for any lease, lease addendum, or lease application, whether refundable or nonrefundable
  • Tenants may petition courts to terminate leases that violate these provisions and recover attorney's fees, or alternatively sue landlords for $1,000 per violation plus legal costs
  • The bill applies to tenancies beginning on or after the effective date, which would be the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Restricts landlord from imposing charge on applicant or tenant for keeping pets in residential rental units.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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