S.4231

Establishes offense of harassment of residential tenant; expands liability of certain members of limited liability company that own residential rental properties.

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4231 establishes the offense of harassment of a residential tenant and expands liability for certain members of limited liability.

New Jersey S4231 creates the offense of harassment of a residential tenant, which includes actions like endangering a tenant's safety, disturbing a tenant's peace, or threatening violence. It also expands liability for certain members of limited liability companies, requiring them to be jointly and severally liable for charges related to harassment. The bill mandates that every residential lease include a copy of the provisions establishing the offense of harassment. It authorizes a civil action for violations and sets penalties, including fines and damages.

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Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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History

May 14

Senate

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