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NJ S3390

NJ S3390
Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.


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Introduced
06/06/2024
In Committee
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.

AI Summary

This bill requires owners of seasonal rental units in New Jersey to provide clear notification about pet presence when advertising their property. Specifically, the bill defines a "seasonal rental unit" as a dwelling rented for up to 125 consecutive days by someone with a permanent residence elsewhere, and mandates that owners include in their advertisements whether pets are permitted. If an owner fails to disclose the presence of pets in their advertising, renters have the right to terminate their rental contract within 12 hours of taking occupancy and receive a full reimbursement of any deposits or payments. The bill also clarifies that real estate agents and online rental marketplace platforms are not liable if an owner does not provide accurate pet information. Key definitions in the bill include "pet" as a domesticated household animal and "occupancy" as the time a renter enters the unit and the following 12 hours. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Commissioner of Community Affairs is required to adopt necessary regulations by that date to implement the law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 01/30/2025)

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