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NJ A3329

NJ A3329
Requires landlord to provide various kitchen appliances in certain dwelling units offered for rent.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 for lease to a residential tenant contain a refrigerator in good operating condition and a stove, either electrical or gas-powered, that is properly connected. Landlords who violate these provisions can be subject to a penalty of up to $500 per offense, which can be enforced through legal proceedings by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Attorney General, or any aggrieved tenant. Additionally, tenants can bring a separate cause of action against the landlord to recover actual damages, including costs and attorney's fees. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner to adopt rules and regulations to implement these requirements, and specifies that the new law will apply to lease agreements entered into on or after the effective date.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3329
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3329_I1.HTM
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