New Jersey § 46:8-49
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-49, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:8-49.
a. A landlord shall provide a receipt, either printed or emailed, to a tenant for
each cash payment made to the landlord for any amount due to the landlord pursuant
to a residential lease, renewal, or extension agreement. The receipt shall accurately indicate the amount of the payment, the purpose of
the payment, when the payment was received, the printed or typed names of both the
landlord and tenant, and who accepted the payment. b. A landlord who violates this section shall be subject to the penalty provisions
of section 5 of P.L.1975, c. 310 ( C.46:8-47 ), except that the penalty shall be $100 more for a second violation by a landlord
within a five-year period, and the penalty shall be $200 more for each subsequent
violation by a landlord within a five-year period. c. It shall be a valid defense in any action or proceeding against a tenant to recover
possession of real property for the nonpayment of rent that the landlord violated
this section with respect to the months in which the violation or violations occurred.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:8-49
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-49 cover?
Section 46:8-49 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 46:8-49?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 46:8-49 apply to my situation?
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