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NJ S413

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the protected tenancy period under New Jersey's "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act" from 40 years to the full lifetime of qualifying senior citizen tenants (age 62+) and disabled tenants

  • Applies to tenants living in buildings converted from rental housing to condominiums, cooperatives, or other ownership structures who cannot be evicted solely due to the conversion

  • Qualifying tenants must have resided in the building as their principal residence for at least one year before the conversion recording, or have a lease for more than one year

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to all tenancies in effect or entered into on or after the effective date

  • Cites increased life expectancies since the original 1981 act and economic disruptions from COVID-19 as justification for extending protections

Legislative Description

Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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