New Jersey A3702 criminalizes knowingly renting a dwelling to an illegal occupancy causing serious injury or death.

New Jersey A3702 makes it a fourth degree crime for an owner or landlord to knowingly rent a dwelling to a tenant that is an illegal occupancy, which causes serious bodily injury or death to another person. "Illegal occupancy" means a residential premise that fails to comply with local or state housing regulations, local zoning ordinances, or has violations affecting tenant health and safety. A conviction under this bill carries a penalty of up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. This act takes effect immediately.

New Jersey A3702 criminalizes knowingly renting a dwelling to an illegal occupancy causing serious injury or death.

New Jersey A3702 makes it a fourth degree crime for an owner or landlord to knowingly rent a dwelling to a tenant that is an illegal occupancy, which causes serious bodily injury or death to another person. "Illegal occupancy" means a residential premise that fails to comply with local or state housing regulations, local zoning ordinances, or has violations affecting tenant health and safety. A conviction under this bill carries a penalty of up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. This act takes effect immediately.