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NJ A4211
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Expands creditor maintenance responsibilities for vacant and abandoned residential properties under foreclosure to include interior maintenance, not just exterior as under current law
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Addresses interior hazards such as mold, vermin, and fire risks that can affect neighboring properties, particularly in attached housing
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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
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Provides deadline extensions for correcting interior violations when a court order is required to enter the property
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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