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NJ A1380

NJ A1380
Requires residential landlords to install protective covers on steam radiators.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 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 would require residential landlords to install protective covers on steam radiators in order to protect tenants, occupants, and other persons on the premises from burns. The bill provides that a certificate of occupancy could not be issued following a change of occupancy if a landlord has not complied with this requirement. Landlords who violate the provisions of the bill can be fined up to $500, and any person who sustains an injury due to a landlord's failure to cover a steam radiator may bring a civil lawsuit for appropriate legal or equitable relief.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Combined with A869 (ACS) (on 06/02/2021)

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