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S 4231·NJ·senate

Establishes offense of harassment of residential tenant; expands liability of certain members of limited liability company that own residential rental properties.

In CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Wimberly, Benjie E. (D)
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Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to SCU

May 14, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it a criminal offense for owners of residential rentals to harass tenants through unsafe conditions, intimidation, illegal evictions, or other coercive actions. It also gives tenants a civil right to sue for penalties and requires landlords to include a notice about these rules in every lease. The measure targets landlords, LLC members, and aims to protect tenant safety and rights.

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