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NJ S4228
NJ S4228Authorizes certain real property transfers without certain municipal transfer approvals and water testing.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a municipal ordinance requiring an inspection or municipal transfer approval, as defined in the bill, is to be inapplicable to an involuntary real property transfer whether prior to or following the transfer, except as otherwise provided in the bill. The bill provides that the owner of a property acquired by an involuntary real property transfer, as defined in the bill, is to be exempt from the enforcement of a local ordinance concerning buildings and structures and their occupancy and use, housing, zoning, and property maintenance for the later of: (1) a period of 90 days following the transfer; or (2) if the owner has a civil action pending in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover possession of the property, a period of 90 days following the date the owner recovers possession of the property. The bill provides that nothing in the bill is to preclude a municipality from abating a violation and placing a lien on a property subject to an involuntary real property transfer as permitted by law. The bill also provides that a municipal ordinance requiring a municipal transfer approval prior to a transfer of real property is to be implemented as requiring issuance of a temporary transfer approval, not to exceed 90 days, if certain provisions are met, as enumerated in the bill. The provisions of the bill are to preempt any law, ordinance, resolution, or regulation adopted by the governing body of a county or municipality concerning buildings and structures and their occupancy and use, housing, zoning, and property maintenance to the extent it is inconsistent with the provisions of the bill. The bill also provides that notwithstanding the provisions of any law, ordinance, resolution, or regulation of a county, county health department, health agency, or board of health concerning water tests, a water test is not to be required of a property subject to an involuntary real property transfer.
AI Summary
This bill addresses involuntary real property transfers, such as those resulting from foreclosures, sheriff sales, or bankruptcy sales, by providing significant protections and exemptions for property owners. The bill defines an "involuntary real property transfer" and "municipal transfer approval" and establishes that municipal ordinances requiring inspections or approvals will not apply to such transfers. Property owners who acquire real estate through these involuntary means will be exempt from local enforcement of building, housing, zoning, and property maintenance ordinances for 90 days following the transfer or until they recover possession of the property if a legal action is pending. The bill also requires that if a municipality normally requires transfer approvals, they must now issue a temporary 90-day approval under specific conditions, such as the seller's recorded ownership and certifications from both seller and buyer about the property's occupancy and violation remediation. Additionally, the bill amends existing water testing regulations to exempt properties acquired through involuntary transfers from mandatory water quality testing, while still maintaining the overall intent of ensuring water safety. The legislation aims to reduce barriers and administrative burdens for individuals acquiring property through non-traditional means, preempting local regulations that might otherwise complicate such transfers.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 03/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4228 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4228_I1.HTM |
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