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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires sellers of real property to disclose in writing any knowledge of the seller regarding a dam located on the property. The bill requires the Department of Community Affairs to add certain questions to the property condition disclosure statement to provide purchasers of property with information concerning dams on the property being sold. The bill also requires the Department of Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, to include notification in the disclosure requirements and form distributed to purchasers of real property that the purchaser may obtain information relating to the ownership responsibilities, removal, and hazard classification of dams on the website maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection and linked to on the website of the Department of Community Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that sellers of real property in New Jersey must disclose in writing any knowledge they have about dams located on their property before a buyer is legally bound to a purchase agreement. To facilitate this, the Division of Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the Departments of Environmental Protection and Community Affairs, will update the property condition disclosure statement with specific questions about dams, including their hazard classification, inspection results if applicable, and any associated state-mandated ownership responsibilities. Furthermore, the bill requires that purchasers be informed that they can access detailed information regarding dam ownership, removal, and hazard classifications on the Department of Environmental Protection's website, which will be linked from the Department of Community Affairs' website, ensuring buyers have access to crucial information about potential dam-related issues on their prospective property.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4007 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4007_I1.HTM |
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