NJ A259

Creates three new fourth-degree crimes in New Jersey: housebreaking (forcibly entering a vacant dwelling to establish residence), unlawful occupancy (residing in a vacant dwelling without owner permission), and unlawful reentry (returning to property after court-ordered eviction)

Fourth-degree crimes carry penalties of up to 18 months imprisonment, fines up to $10,000, or both

Establishes a presumption that occupants know their presence is unauthorized unless they produce a written rental agreement that is notarized or signed by the owner's authorized agent and includes current owner contact information

Defines "forcibly enters" as entry involving physical damage to the structure or changing/manipulating locks to gain access

Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment