New JerseyTenants housing family members would gain protection from certain evictions
New Jersey landlords would be barred from evicting tenants for housing certain family members whose removal could threaten either person's access to stable, safe, affordable housing.
What it does
Landlords could not evict tenants or certain family members for living together if removing the family member could leave either person unable to find stable, decent, safe, and affordable housing.
Argument forFamilies could share a rental home without eviction over that arrangement when removing the relative could threaten either person's stable housing.
Argument againstLandlords could have less control over who lives in their rentals because a covered family living arrangement could not justify eviction.
More detail
Landlords would be barred from using a covered family living arrangement as grounds to evict the tenant, the family member, or both. The protection would cover New Jersey renters housing spouses, civil union partners, or listed close and extended relatives, including certain in-laws and step-relatives. Removing the family member must risk leaving that person, the tenant, or both unable to obtain stable occupancy of a decent, safe, and affordable home. The protection would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs CommitteeIntroduced
Housing