A5264

New Jersey A5264 establishes a rebuttable presumption of landlord retaliation if adverse actions occur within six months of tenant complaints.

New Jersey A5264, the "Tenant Anti-Retaliation & Anti-Harassment Act," creates a rebuttable presumption that a landlord's actions, such as issuing a notice to quit or altering tenancy terms against a tenant's interests, are retaliatory if they occur within six months of tenant complaints. These actions include illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, threats, or harassment. Landlords found liable for such actions face a civil penalty of $5,000 per violation, reasonable attorney's fees, and expenses, recoverable through a summary proceeding.