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NJ S413
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Takes effect immediately and applies to all tenancies in effect or entered into on or after the effective date
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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