N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287.11
"Office of Eviction Prevention."
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5. a. Within 60 days of the enactment of P.L.2021, c.188 (C.52:27D-287.7 et al.), the department shall establish an "Office of Eviction Prevention," which shall be responsible for: (1) identifying all federal, State, local and other sources of financial assistance which are intended or could be used to prevent the eviction of residential tenants, including but not limited to programs which provide both deep and shallow rental subsidies; (2) becoming knowledgeable with regard to the application process for each such program; and (3) identifying, and proposing remedies for, the gaps in the overall assistance system, especially in relation to eligibility requirements and the need for addition to, or revision of, subsidy programs so as to provide appropriate assistance of various sorts and in various amounts to households at different income levels. b. This office shall be responsible for the compilation, publication, and ongoing update of this information, and shall also be responsible for working collaboratively with at least one non-profit, community-based organization in each county so that such organizations are able to provide information regarding the availability of and means of accessing such financial assistance by at-risk tenants. L.2021, c.188, s.5.
Under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287.11, New Jersey law required the state Department of Community Affairs to establish an Office of Eviction Prevention within 60 days of the enactment of P.L.2021, c.188. This office is charged with cataloging federal, state, local, and other financial assistance programs that can help residential tenants avoid eviction, understanding how to access each program, and identifying gaps in the overall assistance system. The office must also publish and continuously update this information while partnering with at least one nonprofit, community-based organization in every county to help at-risk tenants learn about and access available aid.
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Property owners and managers operating in New Jersey should be aware that N.J.S.A. 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287.11 created a state-level Office of Eviction Prevention whose work includes mapping out rental subsidy programs across all income levels. Compliant operators generally stay informed about the resources this office publishes, since tenants facing hardship may be directed toward assistance programs that could resolve rent arrears before an eviction proceeding becomes necessary. Familiarity with the office's published guidance and its county-level nonprofit partners can help landlords understand what options exist when a tenant is struggling to pay rent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287.11 established the New Jersey Office of Eviction Prevention specifically to help at-risk tenants identify and access financial assistance—including rental subsidies—that may prevent eviction. The office is required to maintain up-to-date information on available programs and to work with at least one nonprofit, community-based organization in each county that can help tenants navigate the application process. Tenants facing potential eviction may consider reaching out to the Office of Eviction Prevention or a county-based nonprofit partner identified through the office to learn what assistance programs may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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