Assembly passes bill to address ‘unconscionable’ rent increases

Assembly passes bill to address ‘unconscionable’ rent increases

The bill would codify a test judges use when determining whether a disputed rent increase is too high. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor)Lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that would codify a test used by judges to determine whether a disputed rent increase is “unconscionable.” Supporters of the bill say it is part of the Legislature’s push to make New Jersey more affordable. “Every New Jersey resident deserves a place to call their own — whe…