Modifies certain inspection processes affecting owners of condominium and cooperative dwelling units.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Moriarty

S 4302 would change condo and co-op inspection rules, altering who arranges and pays for inspections, and how findings affect owners and boards.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Summary of Bill S 4302 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Purpose and intent

S 4302 proposes changes to inspection processes that affect owners of condominium and cooperative dwelling units. The bill aims to modify how inspections are conducted, likely with respect to oversight, frequency, scope, or standards applied to condo and cooperative buildings. The overall objective appears to be adjusting regulatory requirements around building inspections to address owners’ responsibilities and rights, as well as the duties of the entities that manage or regulate condo/co-op properties.

Key provisions and changes (as presented)

The bill specifically modifies inspection procedures impacting owners of condominium and cooperative units. While the exact text is not provided here, typical elements in such measures include:

Alterations to inspection frequency (e.g., routine/fire/safety inspections).
Adjustments to who is responsible for arranging, funding, or complying with inspections (unit owners vs. association/co-op boards).
Revisions to notice requirements and timelines for inspections.
Clarifications of remedies, penalties, or administrative processes for non-compliance.
Possible changes to disclosure obligations related to inspection findings at resale or occupancy.

The bill adds a co-sponsor: Paul Moriarty, indicating bipartisan or cross-party legislative support.

Who would be affected

Condominium and cooperative owners and residents: Potentially affected by changes to inspection timing, costs, and responsibilities.

Homeowners associations (HOAs) and cooperative boards: May experience changes in duties to coordinate inspections, communicate findings, and enforce compliance.

Property management entities and inspectors: May face revised procedures, reporting requirements, and potentially new standards or criteria to follow.

The broader community: If inspections relate to safety, emergency egress, structural integrity, or code compliance, there could be indirect impacts on property values and neighborhood safety.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced in the New Jersey Senate on May 18, 2026.

Referral: Referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee for consideration.

Next steps: The bill would be examined, amended if needed, and then subject to committee votes before potential floor consideration by the full Senate, and subsequently the Assembly (if it advances through the Legislature) and, ultimately, the Governor for signature or veto.

Effective date: No specific effective date is provided in the summary available. If enacted, the bill would specify an effective date in its text (often upon enactment or a delayed start date).

Notes and considerations

The exact language of S 4302 is necessary to detail the precise scope (e.g., which types of inspections are targeted, whether the changes apply to newly built versus existing buildings, and any transitional provisions).

Potential impacts to costs for associations and homeowners, as well as timelines for compliance, are important for stakeholders to review once the full text is available.

The bill’s impact on disclosure requirements for property transactions, insurance considerations, and enforcement mechanisms would be clarified in the full provisions.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific anticipated provisions once the bill’s text is released or provide a side-by-side comparison with current NJ condominium/co-op inspection rules.