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A 4470

Amends rent receivership statute to provide that court shall appoint receiver under certain conditions; establishes mandatory appointment requirement.*

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill mandates court appointment of property receivers when landlords violate housing standards, removing judicial discretion to strengthen tenant protections against negligent property management.

Not reported out of Assembly Committee with amendment Assembly Housing Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4470

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 4470 amends New Jersey's rent receivership statute to mandate court appointment of receivers under specified conditions, rather than leaving such appointments discretionary. The bill would require courts to appoint receivers—third parties who collect rent and manage properties—when certain statutory triggers are met, likely related to landlord non-compliance with housing codes or maintenance obligations.

Why is this important

Receivership is a powerful tenant protection mechanism that bypasses unresponsive landlords by allowing courts to assign rent collection to a neutral party who must address code violations and maintenance issues. This change could significantly strengthen tenant protections by removing judicial discretion that might otherwise delay or prevent receiver appointment, particularly in cases involving negligent or abusive landlords.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord liability concerns: Property owners argue mandatory receivership exposes them to loss of control and income without adequate due process safeguards, and may unfairly penalize owners facing temporary financial hardship
  • Court resource demands: Mandatory appointments could overwhelm courts and receivership administrative systems, potentially creating backlogs that delay case resolution
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's reference to "certain conditions" lacks specificity about which landlord violations trigger mandatory appointment, creating uncertainty about when courts must act versus retain discretion

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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