46:8-21.5. Deposit recovery, certain; court action not required for tenant receiving
financial assistance
A tenant who has received financial assistance through any State or federal program, including
welfare or rental assistance, shall not be required to file an action in court to recover deposits
withheld by a landlord in violation of P.L.1967, c.265 (C.46:8-19 et seq.) in order to continue
participation in any such program.
HISTORY: L. 2007, c. 9, § 1, eff. Jan. 24, 2007.
46:8-22. Enforcement of trust by civil action
Any trust arising under the provisions of this act shall be enforceable by a civil action in a
court of competent jurisdiction and that court shall have jurisdiction to make any appropriate
order or judgment both pendente lite and final to fully effectuate the purposes of this act.
HISTORY: L.1967,c.265,, EFF. Jan. 1, 1968
46:8-23. Statutory trust upon insolvency or bankruptcy of person receiving security deposit
In the event of the insolvency or bankruptcy of the person receiving the said moneys, the claim
of the person who paid the said moneys shall constitute a statutory trust with respect to any
moneys so received and not previously expended in accordance with the terms of the contract,
lease or agreement.
HISTORY: L. 1967, c. 265, 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1968.
46:8-24. Waiver by depositor prohibited
Any provision of such a contract, lease or agreement whereby a person who so deposits or
advances money waives any provision of this act is absolutely void.
HISTORY: L. 1967, c. 265, 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1968.