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Bill > S1645
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
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 covers on steam radiators to protect tenants, occupants, and other persons on the premises from burns. The bill prohibits the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or a certificate of compliance if the landlord has not installed the required covers. Landlords who fail to comply can be fined up to $500, and any person injured due to the lack of covers can bring a civil lawsuit. The bill aims to improve safety in residential rental properties by addressing the potential hazard posed by uncovered steam radiators.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Combined with S399 (SCS) (on 02/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1645 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1645_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1645_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1645_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1645_I1.PDF |
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