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NJ A1498

Prohibits late penalties from being made against senior citizen tenants in certain senior citizen rental housing in certain circumstances.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
05/08/2023
Crossed Over
05/22/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits late penalties from being made against senior citizen tenants in certain senior citizen rental housing in certain circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits late penalties from being made against senior citizen tenants (individuals 62 years of age or over, including surviving spouses 55 and older) in public housing for seniors when they are admitted to a health care facility. The bill provides a grace period of five business days after the senior citizen's discharge from the health care facility before any late charges can be imposed. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, with fines ranging from $100 to $500 depending on the number of offenses.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, 2nd Reading on Concurrence (on 06/01/2023)

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