A2134

Concerns protection of tenants displaced by fire.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2134 protects tenants displaced by fire, providing them with relocation assistance and the right of first refusal to return to their.

New Jersey A2134 amends the Relocation Assistance Act to provide protections for tenants displaced by fire. Tenants displaced by fire are deemed displaced persons under the act, making them eligible for relocation assistance. The bill also grants tenants the right of first refusal to return to their dwelling once repairs are complete. Additionally, tenants can apply to the Department of Community Affairs to establish a reduced rent for the period that the dwelling unit is uninhabitable, ensuring their right of first refusal.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee