N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-18.2
Adoption of rules and regulations; mechanism for reporting violations
Operative Text
2. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations as necessary to implement P.L.2025, c.405 (C.46:8-18.1 et seq.), including rules setting forth a mechanism for applicants or prospective tenants to report violations of P.L.2025, c.405 (C.46:8-18.1 et seq.), which the director shall make available on the Internet website of the Division of Consumer Affairs. L.2025, c.405, s.2.
Section 46:8-18.2 of New Jersey law directs the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs to create and publish official rules implementing the tenant-screening statute enacted under P.L.2025, c.405. Those rules must include a formal mechanism through which applicants or prospective tenants can report violations of the law. The reporting mechanism must be made publicly accessible on the Division of Consumer Affairs' official website.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-18.2, the Division of Consumer Affairs is responsible for issuing the implementing regulations that govern how P.L.2025, c.405 is applied in practice. Compliant property owners and managers generally stay current with those published regulations as they are adopted, since the rules will define the specific compliance standards and procedures that flow from the underlying statute. Monitoring the Division of Consumer Affairs' website is a common way operators track newly issued guidance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-18.2 establishes that a formal, publicly available reporting channel must exist for applicants and prospective tenants who believe a landlord has violated P.L.2025, c.405. Once the Division of Consumer Affairs publishes its implementing rules, that website will be the place to find the official complaint or reporting mechanism. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can also help individuals understand how to navigate the reporting process established under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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