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NJ S3770
NJ S3770Requires landlord to provide various kitchen appliances in certain dwelling units offered for rent.
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Introduced
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
In Committee
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that every dwelling unit made available to a residential tenant contain, in order to be deemed habitable and fit for human occupation, a refrigerator in good operating condition, and a stove, which, if electrical, is safely connected to an electrical system of sufficient capacity, or if gas, is connected by permanent fixtures and tubing to avoid leakage of gas. This bill provides that a landlord who violates the provisions of this bill shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $500 for each offense, to be collected and enforced upon the complaint of the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Attorney General, or any aggrieved tenant. Further, a landlord who violates the provisions of this bill may also be subject to a separate cause of action, which may be brought by the aggrieved tenant in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county in which the dwelling unit is located, who may recover for the actual damage sustained by reason of the violation, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
AI Summary
This bill requires that every dwelling unit made available to a residential tenant must contain, in order to be deemed habitable and fit for human occupation, a refrigerator in good operating condition and a stove that is either safely connected to an electrical system of sufficient capacity or connected by permanent fixtures and tubing to avoid gas leakage. The bill provides that a landlord who violates these provisions shall be subject to a penalty of up to $500 per offense, which can be collected and enforced through summary proceedings. Additionally, an aggrieved tenant may bring a separate cause of action against the landlord in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part to recover actual damages, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt regulations to effectuate its provisions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 05/08/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3770 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3770_I1.HTM |
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