NJ S2177

Bill

NJ S2177

Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.

Introduced
03/07/2022

In Committee
03/07/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would provide for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any action filed in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part seeking their removal or eviction pursuant to a proceeding set forth in chapter 18 of Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes. Under the bill, any covered residential lessee or tenant would be entitled to be represented by counsel. The court could adjourn any removal or eviction proceeding for a reasonable period of time for any lessee or tenant to secure counsel. The court would appoint counsel for any lessee or tenant who is earning an income, after taxes, that is 80 percent or less of the current area median income established annually by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development; or found by the court to have an inability to pay for an attorney.

AI Summary

This bill would provide for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any action filed in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part seeking their removal or eviction. The court could adjourn any removal or eviction proceeding for a reasonable period of time to allow the lessee or tenant to secure counsel. The court would also appoint counsel for any lessee or tenant earning an income, after taxes, that is 80% or less of the current area median income established by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, or found by the court to have an inability to pay for an attorney.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Fred Madden (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/07/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2177

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2177
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2177_I1.HTM
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2177_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2177_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1552	Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
A3120	Changes date when a recall election may be initiated from 50th to 90th day preceding completion of first year of term of office.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
A5664	Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S4016	Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S543	Creates first degree crime of home invasion, makes crime subject to No Early Release Act, and upgrades burglary of a residence to a second degree crime under certain circumstances.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over

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