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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 requires the owner of a seasonal rental unit that allows pets to include in all advertisements for the seasonal rental unit notice that pets are permitted to be present at the seasonal rental unit. The bill entitles a renter of a seasonal rental unit to sever the contract for the accommodation, and receive a full reimbursement of any payment made, if the owner fails to include notice in an advertisement, in violation of the bill. In order to benefit from these protections, the bill requires the renter to notify the owner within 12 hours of first entering the accommodation of the renter's decision to vacate early due to a purported violation. The bill provides that a licensee of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, acting as an agent of the owner nor a transient space marketplace, is not to be liable for information that is required to be disclosed by an owner if the owner fails to provide the applicable information to that entity. This bill directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of the bill on or before January 1, 2026. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill requires owners of seasonal rental units, which are short-term rentals for people who have a permanent home elsewhere, to clearly state in any advertisements if pets are allowed. If an owner fails to provide this notice and a renter discovers pets are permitted, the renter can cancel their contract and get a full refund, provided they notify the owner within 12 hours of arriving and leave the unit promptly. The bill also clarifies that real estate agents working for the owner and online rental platforms (referred to as "transient space marketplaces") are not liable if the owner fails to disclose pet presence. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is directed to create necessary regulations by January 1, 2026, which is also when the bill will become law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Craig Coughlin (D)*,
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Ellen Park (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3875 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3875_I1.HTM |
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