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NEW JERSEY CAPS RESIDENTIAL RENTAL APPLICATION FEES AT $50
By March 31, 2026 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share
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”).
New Limits on Residential Rental Application Fees & Penalties
By January 30, 2026 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share
Governor Murphy recently signed Assembly Bill No. 4899 into law, introducing new limits on residential rental application fees and establishes penalties for landlords who fail to comply. This law takes effect on May 1, 2026, and it is essential that all landlords in the state review their application fee practices to ensure compliance.
Electric Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles - Assembly Bill No. 6235
By January 29, 2026 Posted in Community Association Law Share
Recently, Governor Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill No. 6235, updating the classification and regulation of electric bicycles and motorized bicycles. This legislation responds to the increasing number of electric bike accidents and is designed to improve the safety for riders, pedestrians, and other motorists.