N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-41
Penalties
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4. Any owner who fails to provide to any tenant the information required under section 2 of this act or violates any other provision of this act shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $200.00 for each offense, recoverable by the State in a civil action by a summary proceeding under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). The Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county in which the premises are located shall have jurisdiction to enforce said penalty enforcement upon complaint of the Attorney General or any other person. L.1974,c.48,s.4; amended 1991,c.91,s.459.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-41, a property owner who fails to provide tenants with required disclosures or otherwise violates the act may face a civil penalty of up to $200 for each offense. Enforcement is carried out through a summary proceeding under New Jersey's penalty enforcement law, with jurisdiction held by the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county where the rental property is located. Complaints may be brought by the Attorney General or by any other person.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners covered by N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-41 are generally expected to provide all tenant disclosures required by the act in a timely and complete manner. Operators who maintain thorough records of the information delivered to tenants are better positioned to demonstrate compliance if a complaint is filed. Each separate failure to comply can be treated as a distinct offense carrying its own penalty of up to $200.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-41 gives tenants — as well as the Attorney General — standing to bring a complaint in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county where the rental property is located. If a landlord has failed to provide required disclosures or has otherwise violated the act, that failure may form the basis of a civil enforcement action. Tenants seeking to understand their options may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with New Jersey landlord-tenant law.
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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