Bill > A1754

This bill establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records and addresses adverse actions on rental applications. Specifically, it states that landlord-tenant court records shall remain confidential for the first 60 days after filing and indefinitely unless the action results in a judgment for possession. The bill also prohibits landlords from considering certain landlord-tenant actions or judgments that are more than three years old when evaluating a prospective tenant's application. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to provide a written notice to a prospective tenant if their application is rejected or approved with conditions, disclosing the reasons and any screening information used in the decision. Violations of these provisions can result in penalties of at least $1,000 for the first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1754