NJ A3754

Establishes the "Landlord Registration and Tenant Protection Act" requiring landlords to file a certificate of registration within 7 days of becoming a landlord, including expanded information such as email addresses, telephone numbers, and mortgage service provider details

Requires landlords to provide tenants with a copy of the certificate of registration within 7 days of creating a new tenancy and within 7 days of filing any amendments, with information provided in both English and Spanish

Creates expedited enforcement procedures for significant housing violations (threats to health/safety like lack of heat, water, structural deficiencies, or pest infestations), requiring written notice within 48 hours of inspection and hearings within 30 days

Establishes that if a tenant successfully defends against eviction by asserting breach of implied warranty of habitability, the case must be marked as "Dismissed for Reasons Concerning Habitability" in public records

Permits municipalities to satisfy up to 10% of their affordable housing obligation through programs that rehabilitate substandard dwelling units and dedicate them as low-income rental housing for at least 30 years