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NJ A720

NJ A720
Prohibits seller of real estate to transfer realty transfer fee liability to buyer.


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

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits seller of real estate to transfer realty transfer fee liability to buyer.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the seller of real estate from transferring the realty transfer fee liability to the buyer. The realty transfer fee is a tax imposed on the grantor (seller) of real estate pursuant to existing New Jersey law. If the seller violates this prohibition, the buyer can bring a private legal action against the seller to recover the transfer fee payment plus an additional $1,000 and the buyer's reasonable legal expenses. The bill will take effect on the first day of the third month following its enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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