N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-47
Violations of act; penalty
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5. Any landlord who violates any provision of this act, contrary to the legal rights of tenants, shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $100.00 for each offense. Such penalty shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to "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 rental premises are located shall have jurisdiction over such proceedings. Process shall be in the nature of a summons or warrant, and shall issue upon the complaint of the commissioner, the Attorney General, or any other person. L.1975,c.310,s.5; amended 1991,c.91,s.460.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-47, a landlord who violates any provision of the act in a way that infringes on tenants' legal rights may be assessed a civil penalty of up to $100 for each offense. Enforcement is carried out through summary proceedings 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 initiating these proceedings may be filed by the state commissioner, the Attorney General, or any other person.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to New Jersey's landlord-tenant statutes should be aware that N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-47 establishes a per-offense penalty of up to $100 for violations that infringe on tenants' legal rights. Compliant operators generally maintain practices that align with all provisions of the act, since each separate violation can trigger a distinct penalty. Proceedings are handled in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part of the county where the property sits, and can be initiated by a broad range of complainants.
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. § 46:8-47 gives tenants, along with the state commissioner and the Attorney General, the ability to initiate penalty enforcement proceedings against a landlord who violates the act in a way that harms tenants' legal rights. Each offense can carry a penalty of up to $100, enforced through summary proceedings in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county where the rental property is located. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the complaint process available 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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