New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1550

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

Impact

The bill is seen as a significant step towards enhancing housing stability for vulnerable populations in New Jersey, particularly amidst the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation seeks to prevent the forced eviction of elderly and disabled tenants, recognizing that such displacements can lead to negative health outcomes and undermine community cohesion. By ensuring that these tenants have a protected tenancy, the legislation aims to reduce the common occurrences of their displacement due to the conversion of rental properties into condominiums and cooperatives, which can often be financially unfeasible for those on fixed incomes.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1550 aims to extend the protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and individuals with disabilities under the 'Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act' (N.J.S.A.2A:18-61.22 et al.). This bill specifically proposes that the protected tenancy be extended to the lifetime of such tenants, ensuring their right to remain in their dwelling units without the threat of eviction due to property conversions such as condominiums or cooperatives. The bill emphasizes the necessity of these protections in light of increasing life expectancies and the adverse impacts of forced relocation on the health and wellbeing of older adults and disabled individuals.

Contention

Despite the perceived benefits, discussions surrounding A1550 indicate potential contention regarding the balance between property owners' rights and tenant protections. Critics may argue that lengthy protected tenancies could disincentivize landlords from maintaining or improving their properties or could limit their ability to make decisions regarding property usage. Conversely, supporters contend that the emotional and physical wellbeing of senior citizens and disabled tenants must take precedence, particularly given the documented correlation between forced relocations and declines in mental and physical health. This legislative effort also highlights the ongoing debate about housing affordability and the adequacy of existing tenant protections in light of evolving socioeconomic conditions.

Companion Bills

NJ S290

Same As Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

NJ S2961

Carry Over Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

NJ A4578

Carry Over Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

Previously Filed As

NJ S290

Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

NJ S2961

Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

NJ A4578

Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

NJ S4227

Establishes limit on rent increase for senior citizen tenants of certain properties financed with assistance from HMFA.

NJ S2436

Establishes limit on rent increase for senior citizen tenants of certain properties financed with assistance from HMFA.

NJ S2175

Requires landlord to provide written explanation for rent increase on tenant of senior citizen housing project.

NJ A2670

Requires landlord to provide written explanation for rent increase on tenant of senior citizen housing project.

NJ S1028

Requires landlord to provide written explanation for rent increase on tenant of senior citizen housing project.

NJ A5747

Limits increases to certain recurring fees charged to residential tenant.

NJ A1026

Permits landlords to take actions after death of tenant in certain situations.

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NJ S290

Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

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Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities.

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