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NJ S2961
NJ S2961Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.
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Introduced
08/08/2022
08/08/2022
In Committee
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill extends the protected tenancy period for certain senior citizen tenants and disabled tenants who live in rental housing that is converted to condominiums or cooperatives. The protected tenancy period, previously limited to 40 years, is now extended for the full lifetime of the senior citizen tenant or disabled tenant. The bill aims to protect these vulnerable tenants from the harmful effects of forced relocation, which can negatively impact their physical and mental health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of increasing life expectancies. The bill also defines key terms such as "senior citizen tenant," "disabled tenant," and "protected tenancy period" to provide clarity and ensure the proper implementation of these protections.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 03/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2961 |
| Analysis - Statement SCU 3/2/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2961_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2961_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2961_I1.PDF |
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