Joseph Sapienz, Esq.

September 9, 2026

On September 1, 2026, the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836) (the “Act”) was signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill, removing unnecessary restrictions that will allow New Jerseyans to purchase and use portable, plug-in solar panels to generate clean energy and lower electricity costs.

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September 3, 2026

Previously, New Jersey condominium association Boards and homeowners’ associations Boards have received relief from the reporting requirements imposed under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has removed the requirement for U.S. companies and people to report beneficial ownership information under the CTA. As a result, community housing associations, including condominium associations and homeowners’ association, are no longer required to submit beneficial ownership information reports that detail board members and/or other individuals who may have “substantial control” over the association.

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August 26, 2026

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”) has published its Model Lead Disclosure Statement under P.L. 2025, c. 144. Starting November 15, 2026, covered landlords must give a “Lead In Drinking Water Disclosure” to prospective and current tenants before signing a new lease or renewal. DCA’s model statement is the form landlords may use to provide the required Lead In Drinking Water Disclosure.

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July 23, 2026

The Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act, passed as Assembly Bill 3497 and Senate Bill 451, has recently been signed by Governor Mikie Sherill on July 20, 2026, and is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.  

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July 23, 2026

On September 12, 2024, New Jersey approved S.2188/A.1970 (2024), now codified at N.J.S.A. §§ 58:12A-12.10 through -12.13 and N.J.S.A. §§ 26:1A-139 through -142. This new law is aimed at preventing and controlling Legionnaires’ disease by increasing oversight of certain public community water systems and certain buildings with water systems that may create increased risk.

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March 31, 2026

New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 4899 is scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2026. Once effective, it will limit certain fees charged in connection with residential rental applications. Under the new law, a landlord or its agent may not require an application fee, or other similar fee to apply for a lease or sublease of residential rental property for dwelling purposes, in an amount exceeding $50.00. The law also provides for annual adjustments to that fee cap based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), with the updated amount to be published each year by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs (the “DCA”).

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