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NJ S4009
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Tenant Anti-Retaliation & Anti-Harassment Act" in New Jersey, establishing protections for tenants who file complaints about landlord violations
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption of retaliation when landlords take adverse actions within six months of a tenant complaint, including issuing notices to quit, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, threats, or harassment
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Imposes a civil penalty of $5,000 per violation against landlords found to have engaged in retaliatory actions, plus reasonable attorney's fees and expenses
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Grants jurisdiction to the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county where the rental property is located to hear these proceedings
Legislative Description
"Tenants Anti-Retaliation & Anti-Harassment Act"; establishes rebuttable presumption for complaints by tenant of illegal activity by landlord.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
3/19/2026