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New Jersey A 1474 Passed Chamber medium impact

Mold Disclosure and Remediation.

Habitability / Last action 2026-04-10 / AI draft, awaiting attorney review

Summary

Requires landlords to disclose any known mold contamination and provide written remediation history at lease signing. Establishes minimum remediation standards for visible mold reported by tenants.

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Suggested Addendum

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ADDENDUM, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY

Lessor reaffirms the implied warranty of habitability as defined under NJ law. Lessor shall maintain the Premises in a condition fit for human habitation, including timely repair of essential services as detailed by the new statute.

Reason for update: Requires landlords to disclose any known mold contamination and provide written remediation history at lease signing. Establishes minimum remediation standards for visible mold reported by tenants.

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Bill Timeline

Date pending

Introduced

Bill referred to committee for review.

In committee

Committee review

Subject-matter committee voted to advance.

Floor vote

Passed Chamber

Cleared the originating chamber and sent forward.

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