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A 4964

Concerns eviction and homelessness prevention; requires new charge for filing for eviction action.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shama Haider and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill imposing filing fees on eviction lawsuits to fund homelessness prevention while potentially reducing unnecessary eviction actions.

Combined with A3282 (ACS)
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Bill Summary · A 4964

Legislative bill overview

Assembly Bill A4964 establishes a new filing fee for landlords initiating eviction proceedings in New Jersey. The bill was introduced in October 2024, referred to the Housing Committee, and recently consolidated with companion bill A3282 before moving to the Appropriations Committee for fiscal review.

Why is this important

Eviction filing fees directly affect housing stability by potentially altering landlord behavior and creating a dedicated revenue stream for homelessness prevention programs. The bill represents a policy choice to use the cost of legal action as both a deterrent to frivolous evictions and a funding mechanism for tenant protection services.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord burden vs. tenant protection: Opponents argue fees increase housing providers' costs and may discourage legitimate evictions or incentivize higher rents; supporters contend fees discourage retaliatory or unnecessary filings
  • Revenue allocation uncertainty: The bill's specifics on how collected fees fund homelessness prevention programs remain unclear without seeing the actual legislative text
  • Disproportionate impact: Small landlords and property managers with limited portfolios may face proportionally higher costs compared to large institutional investors

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

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