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NJ S1507
NJ S1507Increases penalty for landlord in violation of "The Truth-in-Renting Act" from $100 to $1,000; permits tenant to recover reasonable attorney's fees.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the penalty against a landlord who violates the "The Truth-in-Renting Act," P.L.1975, c.310 (C.46:8-43 et seq.), from $100 to $1,000. "The Truth-in-Renting Act," with certain exceptions:· requires a landlord to distribute a guidance document, on the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, known as the Truth-in-Renting Guide, to their residential tenants;· prohibits a landlord from requiring electronic payment;· requires a landlord to provide a receipt for cash payments made by a tenant; and· requires a landlord to accept rent by certain payment methods within three business days following a lockout after an eviction order has been entered, which provides a tenant the opportunity to be restored to the rental unit. The bill makes a landlord in violation of this statute liable for the increased penalty. The bill also permits the tenant to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, expenses for expert witnesses, and other related fees and expenses incurred in proving a violation of "The Truth-in-Renting Act."
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalty for landlords who violate "The Truth-in-Renting Act," a law that outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, from a maximum of $100 to $1,000 for each offense. The Truth-in-Renting Act, among other things, requires landlords to provide tenants with a guide on their rights and responsibilities, prohibits mandatory electronic rent payments, requires receipts for cash payments, and mandates that landlords accept rent by certain methods within three business days after a lockout following an eviction order, allowing tenants to regain possession of their rental unit. In addition to the increased penalty, the bill also allows tenants to recover their reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses incurred in proving a landlord's violation of this act.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1507 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1507_I1.HTM |
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