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S.2958

The "Safeguarding Livable Units through Municipal Landlord Oversight and Regulation by DCA" or "SLUMLORD Act"; strengthens habitability protections for residential tenants; appropriates $5 million.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Strengthens habitability protections for residential tenants in New Jersey.

The "Safeguarding Livable Units through Municipal Landlord Oversight and Regulation by DCA" or "SLUMLORD Act" strengthens habitability protections for residential tenants in New Jersey. The bill codifies the implied warranty of habitability, authorizes a private cause of action for residential tenants for habitability violations, and provides certain remedies. It imposes personal liability and criminal penalties on certain landlords and their agents for severe habitability violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee