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NJ A5664

NJ A5664
Establishes "Community Wealth Preservation Program"; expands access for certain buyers to purchase property from sheriff's sales.


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Introduced
06/26/2023
In Committee
12/18/2023
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
Passed
01/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/12/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes "Community Wealth Preservation Program"; expands access for certain buyers to purchase property from sheriff's sales.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Community Wealth Preservation Program" to expand access for certain buyers, including foreclosed upon defendants, their next of kin, tenants, and nonprofit community development corporations, to purchase property from sheriff's sales with an initial 3.5% deposit. The bill also includes provisions to require notice and disclosure of certain information related to the sale, limits on the increase of upset prices, and requirements for successful bidders to occupy the property as their primary residence for at least 84 months, with exceptions and penalties. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to increase the fees charged by sheriffs for execution sales that are not conducted under the new program.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2023, c.255. (on 01/12/2024)

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