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NJ S3912
NJ S3912Expands definition of landlords required to provide receipt for rent cash payment made by tenant.
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Introduced
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
In Committee
12/20/2021
12/20/2021
Crossed Over
12/20/2021
12/20/2021
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends section 3 of P.L.2019, c.300 (C.46:8-49.2), to expand the definition of landlords required to provide a receipt for a rent cash payment made by a tenant. This bill expands the definition of a "landlord" to include any person who rents or leases or offers to rent or lease, for a term of at least one month, one or more dwelling units, except dwelling units, hotels, motels or other guest houses serving transient or seasonal tenants. Under current statute, a landlord includes any person who rents or leases or offers to rent or lease, for a term of at least one month, dwelling units, except dwelling units in rental premises containing not more than two such units, or in owner-occupied premises of not more than three dwelling units, or in hotels, motels, or other guest houses serving transient or seasonal guests.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "landlord" under the existing law that requires landlords to provide a receipt for rent cash payments made by tenants. The bill includes landlords of dwelling units in hotels, motels, or other guest houses serving transient or seasonal tenants, which were previously excluded from the definition. The bill also increases the penalties for landlords who violate the receipt requirement, with higher penalties for repeat offenses within a five-year period. Additionally, the bill provides a valid defense for tenants against eviction for nonpayment of rent if the landlord violated the receipt requirement during the months in question.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 12/20/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3912_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3912_R1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3912_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3912_I1.PDF |
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