New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1507: Increases penalty for landlord in violation of "The Truth-in-Renting Act" from $100 to $1,000; permits tenant to recover reasonable attorney's fees.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1507 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases penalty for landlord in violation of "The Truth-in-Renting Act" from $100 to $1,000; permits tenant to recover reasonable attorney's fees. Primary sponsor: Joe Cryan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Cryan (Democratic).