A 3997·NJ·house
Prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Brennan, Katie
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Reported with Assembly committee amendments Second Reading Assembly
Oct 22, 2026
Summary
The bill makes any lease provision that blocks a tenant from joining a class‑action lawsuit over rent‑control violations void and unenforceable. It applies to all residential rental agreements in New Jersey, giving tenants the right to sue collectively and imposing a $1,000 penalty per unit on landlords who include such waivers. The measure is intended to protect affordable‑housing policies by preserving collective legal remedies.
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