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Introduced
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish a limit on an application fee a residential landlord may require. The bill imposes a limit equal to the lower of five percent of the monthly rent or $75. The bill also establishes a penalties for a landlord's violation of the bill of $1,500, plus costs and attorney's fees, enforceable in an action brought by the Commissioner of Community Affairs or Attorney General and in a separate cause of action brought by and at the discretion of the applicant for the landlord's residential property, who may recover, in addition to the $250 penalty, reasonable attorney's fees or expenses. This bill would take effect on the first day of the fourth month next following enactment.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a limit on the application fee a residential landlord may require, setting it at the lower of five percent of the monthly rent or $75. The bill also imposes penalties for a landlord's violation, including a $1,500 fine plus costs and attorney's fees, enforceable by the Commissioner of Community Affairs or Attorney General, as well as a separate cause of action by the applicant, who may recover a $250 penalty and reasonable attorney's fees or expenses. The bill would take effect four months after enactment.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Combined with S3659 (SCS) (on 09/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3276 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3276_I1.HTM |
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