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Introduced
11/18/2019
11/18/2019
In Committee
11/18/2019
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require residential landlords to install covers on steam radiators in order to protect tenants, occupants, and other persons on the premises from burns. Under the bill, a certificate of occupancy could not be issued following a change of occupancy if a landlord has not complied with this requirement. In municipalities that do not require a certificate of occupancy for a change of occupancy, a landlord would have to obtain a certificate evidencing compliance with this requirement from the applicable enforcing agency before leasing the property. The bill provides that a landlord who violates any of its provisions can be fined up to $500. The bill also expressly provides that any person who sustains any injury due to a residential landlord's failure to cover a steam radiator may bring a civil suit for appropriate legal or equitable relief.
AI Summary
This bill requires residential landlords to install covers on steam radiators in order to protect tenants, occupants, and other persons on the premises from burns. The bill states that a certificate of occupancy cannot be issued following a change of occupancy if the landlord has not complied with this requirement. In municipalities without a certificate of occupancy requirement, the landlord must obtain a compliance certificate from the applicable enforcing agency before leasing the property. Landlords who violate the bill's provisions can be fined up to $500, and tenants, occupants, or other persons who sustain injuries due to a landlord's failure to cover a steam radiator can bring a civil lawsuit for appropriate relief.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee (on 11/18/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5959 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5959_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5959_I1.PDF |
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