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NJ A4211

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands creditor maintenance responsibilities for vacant and abandoned residential properties under foreclosure to include interior maintenance, not just exterior as under current law

  • Addresses interior hazards such as mold, vermin, and fire risks that can affect neighboring properties, particularly in attached housing

  • Allows municipalities to impose fines of $1,500 per day for uncorrected interior maintenance violations after a 30-day correction window, or 10 days for imminent health and safety threats

  • Provides deadline extensions for correcting interior violations when a court order is required to enter the property

  • Amends P.L.2021, c.444 and P.L.2008, c.127 to apply existing property registration and maintenance enforcement frameworks to interior conditions

Legislative Description

Requires creditors to maintain interior of vacant and abandoned residential property under foreclosure.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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