Every landlord shall distribute one copy of the statement prepared and made available
pursuant to the provisions of this act to each of their tenants within 30 days after it has been
made available by the department and shall thereafter provide a copy of the current statement to
each new tenant at or prior to the time he assumes occupancy of the dwelling. In addition,
every landlord shall keep a copy of the current statement posted in one or more locations so that
the statement is prominent and accessible to all his tenants.
L.1975, c. 310, s. 4.
46:8-47. Violations of act; penalty
5. Any landlord who violates any provision of this act, contrary to the legal rights of tenants,
shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $100.00 for each offense. Such penalty shall be
collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law"
(N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). The Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county in
which the rental premises are located shall have jurisdiction over such proceedings. Process shall
be in the nature of a summons or warrant, and shall issue upon the complaint of the
commissioner, the Attorney General, or any other person.
L.1975,c.310,s.5; amended 1991,c.91,s.460.
46:8-48. Offer of or entry into lease in violation of rights of tenants; termination of lease;
exception