New Jersey A5263 allows tenants to withhold rent or make repairs and deduct costs if serious hazards persist.

New Jersey A5263 codifies and expands tenant rights to withhold rent or make repairs when serious hazards persist in a dwelling unit. Tenants can place rent payments into an escrow account or deduct up to four months of rent for repairs if a landlord fails to address issues like mold, unsafe staircases, or broken heating systems after written notice and a reasonable time for repair. This action cannot be grounds for eviction.

New Jersey A5263 allows tenants to withhold rent or make repairs and deduct costs if serious hazards persist.

New Jersey A5263 codifies and expands tenant rights to withhold rent or make repairs when serious hazards persist in a dwelling unit. Tenants can place rent payments into an escrow account or deduct up to four months of rent for repairs if a landlord fails to address issues like mold, unsafe staircases, or broken heating systems after written notice and a reasonable time for repair. This action cannot be grounds for eviction.