N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287a

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Operative Text

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287a
1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "County Homelessness Trust Fund Act."

L.2009, c.123, s.1.
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Plain English

Section 52:27D-287a of N.J.S.A. 52:27D-280 et seq. establishes the official short title of this New Jersey law, designating it the "County Homelessness Trust Fund Act." This naming provision allows the legislation to be referenced consistently in legal, governmental, and public contexts. It does not impose any requirements, prohibitions, or rights on its own, but serves as the formal identifier for the broader statutory scheme enacted in 2009.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

As a property owner or manager operating under New Jersey housing law, it is useful to recognize that the statutory framework beginning at N.J.S.A. 52:27D-280 et seq. is formally known as the "County Homelessness Trust Fund Act" per § 52:27D-287a. This short title provision is purely definitional and does not itself impose any compliance obligations on landlords. Operators who encounter references to this Act in regulatory correspondence or local housing programs can use this citation to locate the full text of the law.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 52:27D-287a identifies the overarching law as the "County Homelessness Trust Fund Act," which is part of the statutory scheme found at N.J.S.A. 52:27D-280 et seq. This short title provision does not itself create tenant rights or remedies, but knowing the Act's official name can help renters and housing advocates locate the full body of law when researching homelessness-related housing programs in New Jersey. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help explain how the broader Act may relate to local housing assistance resources.

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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Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
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