New Jersey Statutes 2A:18-61.64. Report of violation, investigation, penalties
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:18-61.64
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
3. a. A tenant or prospective tenant may report a violation of the provisions of P.L.2002, c.133 (C. 2A:18-61.62 et seq.) to the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The director shall investigate any complaint within 10 days of receipt of the complaint.
b. If the director determines that a violation of this act has occurred:
(1) a penalty may be assessed against the landlord in an amount equal to six times the monthly rental sought to be imposed upon a tenant in contravention of the “Notice of Rent Protection Emergency”; or
(2) any penalties for violations of the New Jersey consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C. 56:8-1 et seq.) may be sought by the director.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section, a tenant shall have the right to petition a court of competent jurisdiction to terminate a lease containing a provision in violation of the provisions of P.L.2002, c.133 (C. 2A:18-61.62 et seq.).
L.2002,c.133,s.3.