New Jersey A152 authorizes additional fines for overcrowding in residential rental units.

New Jersey A152 amends existing law to allow municipalities to impose fines for overcrowding in residential rental units. The bill authorizes the issuance of summonses for landlords and tenants in buildings with four or fewer units. Fines can be up to $2,500 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation. The bill specifies that landlords are not obligated to pay relocation costs if the tenant's conduct caused the overcrowding. It also outlines notice periods for evictions and conditions for imposing fines.

New Jersey A152 authorizes additional fines for overcrowding in residential rental units.

New Jersey A152 amends existing law to allow municipalities to impose fines for overcrowding in residential rental units. The bill authorizes the issuance of summonses for landlords and tenants in buildings with four or fewer units. Fines can be up to $2,500 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation. The bill specifies that landlords are not obligated to pay relocation costs if the tenant's conduct caused the overcrowding. It also outlines notice periods for evictions and conditions for imposing fines.