d. Neglect in care by the parents or parental unfitness. An attorney can be extremely helpful in assisting with Social Security appeals. Non-probate assets such as joint property, IRA accounts, retirement benefits and life insurance are not governed by the intestacy laws. Where a court declines to grant a protected tenancy status, it shall nevertheless order such hardships stays as authorized by subsections a. and b. of this section until comparable relocation housing is provided. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625 Phone: (609) 278-2640 Fax: (609) 278-2652 The last step in the appeals process involves a lawsuit in federal court. However, a law effective as of 1991 requires that the Social Security Administration conduct a face-to-face interview, if practicable, and obtain the prospective representative payees Social Security number to determine if that person has ever previously misused funds as a payee. The reconsideration and/or waiver must be requested within 60 days of the notice of overpayment. 48. If the attorney wins the case for you, his or her fee will be taken from the Social Security award. The protection is good for a period of 40 years. The federal law considers mobility, hearing or visual impairments to be disabilities protected from rental housing discrimination. dc.contributor: Compiled by the New Jersey State Library: . The board of health is empowered to authorize repairs when your landlord refuses to do so. A secured creditor has a lien or security interest in your real estate or an item of personal property. Eligibility requirements for PAAD are based on the residents income, covering insurances and marital status. What is the CCPED program (Community Care Program for the Elderly and Disabled)? Tenants living in select municipalities within Nassau County and Westchester County may call DHCR at (914) 948-4434 to obtain an application and to inquire about their municipalitys income and eligibility levels. Although Social Security office workers may claim you are ineligible, they may not prevent you from filing an application. Tenant's remedies for landlord's unlawful ouster, exclusion, or diminution. New Jersey Monitor is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Home equity conversions are methods that allow homeowners access to the equity tied up in their homes without being forced to move or repay a loan from limited income. Moreover, the requirements for the validity of a will and the terms of your will are matters that require the advice of an attorney. You're all set! bank or mortgage company that is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender. 0000015476 00000 n Your ability to keep on working and your own financial situation will also influence your decision. Westchester and Nassau tenants must use this form to apply for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program or the Disability Rent Increase Exemption program. If the resident is in the hospital longer than 10 days, the resident gets the next available bed in the same nursing home upon discharge from the hospital. To help solve these problems (even if you make it a general power of attorney which says your agent can do everything you would do if you were able to) your lawyer should list specific duties of your agent. An advantage of this approach is that the sellers income is protected against the buyers default by the mortgage and the annuity purchased at the time of sale. 52:27D-407. Many types of government pensions are also exempt. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. The state law prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities and in access to any place of public accommodation, publicly assisted housing accommodation and other real property because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or sex. On or after the effective date of the "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act," P.L. If you find something unfavorable in your history that you do not agree with, you are entitled to submit an explanation, which must be made a part of your credit history. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, relocations have sharply increased, the lawmakers say in the bill, which also notesthere are limited housing units that are properly equipped for what somepeople with disabilitiesneed, like ramps for wheelchairs. Eligible Senior Citizens with a fixed income may qualify to have their rent frozen under the S.C.R.I.E program. After you start receiving full retirement benefits, you are permitted to continue working without jeopardizing benefits. OBRA-93 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993), which is federal legislation effective October 1, 1993, made significant changes to Medicaid. 39. The first step is to go to your local Social Security office and request an appeal. When must a trustee be designated under my will? 11. Prompt reporting of changes may avoid overpayment problems. 0000036240 00000 n If you apply closer to the month in which you are retiring, your checks will usually start six to eight weeks after you apply and have submitted to Social Security all the required evidence. Subchapter 2 - SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PROTECTED TENANCY; Subchapter 2 - SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PROTECTED TENANCY . What should I do if my landlord fails to supply heat? Must my spouse receive any part of my estate? ,"GA!ah4CU0iCjLR#c:V Your physician may also issue a do not resuscitate order based on your advance directive. The arrangements are made with a funeral director, but this money is kept by the state of New Jersey in an interest-bearing account. The county director of adult protective services is authorized to report criminal activity on the part of a caretaker to local law enforcement officials. Section 1. startxref The administrative agency shall terminate the protected tenancy status authorized under the provisions of this act immediately upon finding that: (1) the dwelling unit is no longer the principal residence of the tenant, or (2) the tenant's annual household income exceeds the maximum amount permitted for qualification. There is no court review of your agents actions unless you go to court for an accounting, so it is imperative that the agent be trustworthy. With regard to the refusal of life-sustaining treatment, New Jersey law provides that if a person has expressed his or her wishes in an advance directive for medical care, those wishes will be respected by the doctor or other medical provider. Medicaid pays bed hold fees for 10 days. In addition, the Act considers a tenant who has a chronic alcoholism problem or who suffers from mental illness or a mental impairment to be disabled. Some of the features and requirements of HECM are: * loan repayment cannot exceed the sale proceeds of the house even if the loan and interest exceed this amount; * HECMs are available only for single-family homes; * all owners of the home must be at least 62 years of age; and. k. Regulations for Senior and Disabled Protected Tenancy - N.J.A.C. In New Jersey, you can set up a burial fund to help pay for your funeral. The first bill (S2961) would extend the protection period under the Senior Citizen and Disables Protected Tenancy Act, which aims to protect senior citizens and people with disabilities from being pushed out of their apartments when they are converted into condos or co-ops. 0000026829 00000 n If you wait until the month you reach full retirement age or later, you will lose one or more months of Medicare medical insurance protection. d. Substantial violation of rules and regulations in lease (legal action may be started one month after the second written notice). Once you are on the Social Security benefit rolls, your checks will increase automatically to keep up with increases in the cost of living. New Jersey Monitor maintains editorial independence. In New Jersey, if one dies while married, a spouse generally cannot be disinherited. For more information, seeFact Sheet #20. If a resident needs to be hospitalized, the nursing home will hold the bed open for the residents return as long as the bed is being paid for. 4. If the overpayment was figured correctly, then only file a petition for waiver, in which you ask the government not to collect the money. However, such residents are entitled to at least 30 days advance written notice of a transfer or discharge from the facility. d. On or after the effective date of the "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act," P.L. Your advance directive will be used when your attending physician determines you lack the capacity to make a medical decision and a second doctor confirms that opinion. If the application is again denied, the applicant has 60 days in which to request a hearing before an administrative law judge. How do I know if I have been discriminated against? Additionally, an employer may not classify or segregate employees in any way that would deprive an individual of employment opportunities or would otherwise adversely affect a persons status as an employee based upon that personS age. Am I required to pay my landlord a security deposit? 144 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[132 23]/Info 131 0 R/Length 70/Prev 14673/Root 133 0 R/Size 155/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream If your birthday falls between the first and the 10th of the month, payments are made on the second Wednesday of the month, between the 11th and the 20th, payments are made on the third Wednesday of the month and between the 21st and the 31st, payments are made on the fourth Wednesday of the month. 69. The first bill (S2961) would extend the protection period under the Senior Citizen and Disables Protected Tenancy Act, which aims to protect senior citizens and people with disabilities from being pushed out of their apartments when they are converted into condos or co-ops. The resident and the family also get a copy of the nursing home residents rights, which include such things as the right to privacy; to manage ones own finances; to unrestricted personal visitation; to present complaints without fear of reprisal; to equal access to quality care without regard to source of payment; to a written plan of care and services; and to free choice of ones physician. What is the Lifeline (Utility Assistance Program)? If a tenant is 62 years of age, or is permanently unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment as of the date of the conversion recording, has resided in the rental unit for at least one year prior to the conversion recording, and has an annual household income that does not exceed three times the county per capita income or $50,000, whichever is greater, he or she may apply for protected tenancy by completing a protected tenancy application and submitting it to the Township Clerk, Department of Community Affairs and the landlord/sponsor. Some local lenders have their own reverse mortgage programs, which vary in terms and features from those listed previously. Even then, there are notice requirements and the nursing home must find an appropriate facility to which you can go before the eviction can proceed. [1981], c. [226] (C. [2A:18-61.22 et seq.] Any boarding or rooming house resident whose rights are violated has the right to bring a lawsuit against any person committing such a violation. The tenant would otherwise qualify as a senior citizen tenant or disabled tenant pursuant to that amendatory and supplementary act, except that the building or . or P.L.1975, c. 311 (C. 2A:18-61.6 et seq. Legislation isnt expected to move until the fall when the Legislature resumes regular sessions. What happens when someone obtains a judgment against me? hb``b``*d T, b\PX )g\'W 38. 58. Follow New Jersey Monitor on Facebook and Twitter. What is the role of non-probate assets in planning my estate? If you have been . 47. It would exclude hotels, motels, and other guest houses for transient and seasonal tenants. 84. If the amount at issue is $500 or more, you have a right to a hearing before a United States administrative law judge and if the amount at issue is $1,000 or more, you have the right to take your case to federal court. 85. Like all loans and contracts, home equity conversions involve fees, penalties and obligations as well as the benefits. If you fail to make your loan payments, a secured creditor is entitled to satisfy the debt by repossessing the item you purchased or promised as collateral if it is personal property, and to file a foreclosure action in court if it is real estate. 19. f. The landlord of a building with three apartments or less wants to personally move into your apartment or sell the building to a buyer who wants to live in your apartment and the contract for sale calls for your apartment to be vacant at the time of closing (legal action may be started after a second legal notice). It would be prudent to name a substitute agent in the document to carry out your wishes in the event the agent named is unable to do so. Both were introduced last week by Hudson County Democrats Sens. In addition, in the case of married persons, it may be possible to have some of the income of the spouse in the nursing home paid to the at-home spouse, without affecting eligibility for Medicaid only. It is imperative that the person you appoint be trustworthy. The penalty is a period of ineligibility for Medicaid, determined by dividing the value of the assets transferred by the average cost of a nursing home in New Jersey. For example, if the rent stabilized tenant has one roommate, that roommate cant be charged more than half of the total rent that is charged to the rent stabilized tenant. Medically Needy does not cover Medicare. A waiver request asks that you not be made to pay the money back even if the finding of overpayment is correct. Evidence can be presented, witnesses can testify (the judge can order witnesses to appear and testify), and Social Security Administration experts can be challenged by means of cross-examination. The state adds a supplemental benefit, and both are included in the monthly SSI check that recipients receive. However, the fund for those on Medicaid or SSI is irrevocable, that is, once you go on Medicaid or SSI, you can change funeral homes, but you cannot withdraw the money from the fund. Medicare is a federal program of health insurance. 5. If you have not made arrangements described earlier in this booklet and you should become incapacitated, New Jersey permits you or a third party to ask a court to appoint a conservator to handle your financial affairs. If you think you have been discriminated against, then you might wish to contact the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights or your attorney for further information. The operator may only evict a resident by taking him or her to court and obtaining a court order called a judgment for possession. Each individual has the right to refuse medical treatment if that individual has the information necessary to make that decision. You must give your advance directive to your attending physician or the medical institution caring for you. 92. Who is defined as a vulnerable adult? 90 27 Persons who have income of less than $1,737 per month have a choice between Medicaid Only and Medically Needy. With the advice of an attorney, you can limit the amount your spouse inherits and also restrict such inheritance to certain assets. What is a summary of grandparents rights in the state of New Jersey? Both the federal and state laws provide the procedures to be followed in reporting and seeking redress for discrimination based upon age. Are owners allowed to retaliate against tenants who seek enforcement of their rights? Unlike Social Security, SSI is based on need. Senior citizens and disabled Protected Tenancy Act--applies to conversion of mobile ohme parks. When you buy a major appliance or piece of furniture on credit, the store may have a purchase money security interest in the item because the store lent you the money needed to make the purchase. The first step in the appeals process is a request for reconsideration, which must be filed within 60 days of receiving the notice of the denial. You should first notify the landlord of the problem. If you are found to be incapacitated, you lose all rights, the right to vote, to make wills, to contract, to marry, to move. If you are overpaid, Social Security will take action to recover any benefits not due you. For a Part A appeal, if the amount at issue is $100 or more, you have the right to a hearing before a United. The law also protects a disabled person who is totally and permanently unable to work because of a physical or mental impairment or blindness when that person also meets the income standards and has lived in the building for at least one year. Tenants or owners must use this form to appeal the tax abatement order that they received after the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption or the Disability Rent Increase Exemption application was processed. `f D$44&Fa ?c v Every resident of a boarding home shall have the right: a) to manage his or her own financial affairs; b) to wear his or her own clothing and in the style he or she prefers; c) to style his or her hair according to his or her preference; d) to keep and use personal property in his or her room, except where the boarding house can show that this would be unsafe, impractical or interfere with the rights of others; f) to unaccompanied use of a telephone at a reasonable hour and to a private phone at the residents expense; h) to hire his or her own personal doctor at his or her expense; i) to privacy concerning his or her medical condition or treatment; j) to unrestricted personal visitation with any person of his or her choice, at any reasonable hour; k) to make contacts with the community and to achieve the highest level of independence and interaction with the community of which he or she is capable; l) to present complaints on behalf of him or herself or others to government agencies or other persons without threat of reprisal in any form or manner whatsoever; m) to a safe and decent living environment and care that recognizes the dignity and individuality of the resident; n) to refuse to work for the boarding facility, except as contracted for by the resident and the operator; o) to practice his or her religion or to abstain from religious practice; and. (Usually the hospital will keep the resident until the next bed opens). What are the other programs that are available? 0000001275 00000 n The complaint to the ombudsman can be made anonymously or, if you give your name, it can be kept confidential if you so request. If you are overpaid, Social Security will take action to recover any benefits not due you. What is the JACC program (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)? If a non-disabled worker retires after age 62 but before normal retirement age, the Social Security check is reduced by 5/9th of one percent for each month between the age of actual retirement and the then prevailing normal retirement age. The notice shall include the name, address and telephone numbers of the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, county welfare agency and county office on aging. By providing a uniquely designed package of supports for the individual, JACC is intended to supplement and strengthen the capacity of caregivers, as well as to delay or prevent placement in a nursing facility. Neglect is defined as an act or failure to act that results in inadequate provision of care or services, which may result in serious injury or is life-threatening. The problems will not simply vanish. How is elder abuse a problem in the United States? Your city or borough may have additional heating laws. would extend the protection period under the Senior Citizen and Disables Protected Tenancy Act, which aims to protect senior citizens and people with disabilities from being pushed out of their apartments when they are converted into condos or co-ops. hmo0}v"UHX`)$(q7wvb*r|>` People preparing for Medicaid or SSI eligibility can also set up a funeral fund. There are differences, however, between the federal and state laws. In many cases, working longer will result in a higher salary and will cause your Social Security check to increase because of the higher earnings. Part B Medicare is physician services insurance. The ADEA makes it unlawful for an employer to refuse to hire an individual or to discharge an individual or discriminate against a person with respect to his or her compensation or other terms and conditions of employment because of that individuals age. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images). An employer or other person may not take discriminatory or retaliatory action against an individual who makes such a report. In most cases, wills are not read until the deceased has already been buried, so making plans with the funeral director and letting your family know which funeral home has your instructions is advisable. (NEW) ( Effective from passage) (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Senior citizen" means a person who is sixty-two years of age or older; (2) "disabled person" means a person with a disability, as defined in 42 USC 12102, as amended from time to time; and (3) "good cause" means: (A) Nonpayment of rent; (B) refusal to agree to a . 93. b. But if you have one and you become incapacitated, it will avoid the necessity of having someone go into court to seek conservatorship or guardianship over you. If you wait until full retirement age to apply, you generally get back payments up to six months, but not before the month you reach full retirement age. An inter vivos trust is also commonly know as a living trust. However, a new application for benefits can often be made and the whole process will start over again. Feb. 19, 1976. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors a program called the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), a reverse mortgage program that is insured by the federal government. The purpose of the Senior Citizen & Disabled Tenancy Act Appeals Board is to hear and determine appeals from decisions rendered by the Township Clerk under and pursuant to the Senior Citizens and Disabled Tenancy Act. 154 0 obj <>stream On the other hand, it is not unlawful for an employer to take action with regard to any employee for good cause, where age is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the particular business or where the grounds for taking any action are based on reasonable factors other than age, and such factors are not a subterfuge to avoid the law against age discrimination. If Medicare refuses to pay for something, you have the right to appeal the decision. Read each explanation of Medicare benefits that you receive regarding every claim that is submitted. What can I do now, while Im healthy, to protect myself in the event of a future disability? Yes, more than 75 percent of eligible New Jersey-ites have their Social Security checks deposited directly into their bank accounts. For additional information, see Fact Sheet #20 and Fact Sheet #21. The law made significant changes in the area of trusts. ?R#)4x:8sE1*q|?D?M`t2; rE There are two kinds of senior citizen housing exempted: communities where every tenant is 62 years of age or older, or "55 and older" communities in which at least 80% of the occupied units must be occupied by at least one person 55 years or older. When you terminate your tenancy at the end of the lease period, your landlord must refund the security deposit to you with interest within 30 days. 2) Does a senior citizen on a fixed income have any protection against rent increases? However, certain types of trusts are still permitted. trailer The money received from the lender is not counted as income for purposes of eligibility for public benefits, such as Medicaid, food stamps or SSI. For example, if the Social Security Administration thinks veterans benefits were received in January, February and March, and they actually didnt come until April, the matter can be resolved at this stage. MyTax.DC.gov is now live with 24/7 access. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. When opening your direct deposit account, it would also be prudent to execute a power of attorney at the same time at the bank. Brian Stack and Sandra Cunningham. Is it legal to discriminate against a person because of his or her age? For example, most credit card companies are unsecured creditors. Noncompliance; failure to pay rent; effect. Do not ignore legal papers. During this period of inquiry, the creditor is prohibited from threatening your credit rating. What is the Senior Gold Prescription Plan? There are several legal actions that you can take now to make your own choice and to avoid court imposed decision-making. "Senior citizen 'tenant" means a person who is at least : 62 : . The bill would define a landlord as anyone with one or more dwellings. What can be done if Social Security benefits are stopped? Assets that are not governed by your will are known as non-probate property. Senior citizens and disabled Protected Tenancy Act--applies to conversion of mobile ohme parks: lg.NJSA: 2A:18-61.24: en_US: lg.njlhid: L1981c445: en_US: The hardship relocation compensation alternative of subsection c. of this section shall not be applicable in this situation. Yes, Since a home equity conversion involves what is often one of the most valuable asset, it is vital to consult with an attorney and a financial advisor before undertaking such an arrangement. 68. While you can prepare your own will, this may be imprudent, as an improperly prepared will can give rise to many problems, such as invalidity of the will and court costs for your estate. How does the New Jersey law prohibit against age discrimination differ from the ADEA? For more information, see, Eligible senior citizens with a fixed income may qualify to have their rent frozen under the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (S.C.R.I.E) program. In a rent stabilized apartment, the rent collected from a roommate cannot exceed their proportionate share of the apartment. Approximately one million elderly Americans are victims of abuse, mostly women over the age of 75, often by their own caretakers. Retain a copy of the letter for yourself so that, if necessary, you will later have proof of notice having been given. To appeal, go to your local office and the staff will assist you in filling out the correct forms. The principal publication is Truth in Renting, which is available in both English and Spanish. A durable power of attorney ends at your death unless you revoke it during your lifetime. 90 0 obj <> endobj If the former option is chosen by the individual, the matter may be pursued through the law courts. If the landlord refuses to make the necessary replacement or repair, you may have the repairs made yourself and deduct the cost from your rent, or you may temporarily set aside the rent. In some cases, however, age may be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) or mandatory retirement may be permissible. If you believe that a creditor is acting improperly with respect to billing, or that a debt collector is acting improperly with respect to collection practices, then you should document the facts as thoroughly as possible and call legal counsel. It also contains information on the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (S.C.R.I.E) program. Yes. It is important to understand what each level of coverage does and does not include. Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Law, Condominium, Fee Simple & Cooperative Conversion, and Mobile Home Park Retirement Regulations, Rights of Tenants, pre-Conversion Bulletin, Rights of Tenants, post-Conversion Bulletin, Actions for Unlawful Entry or Detainer Law, Eviction Relocation Assistance Regulations, Guidance regarding disability accommodations, Mobile Home Park Leasehold Communities Law, Public Utilities, Discontinuance of Services Bulletin, Disposal of Abandoned Personal Property Law, Bureau of Rooming and Boarding House Standards, Bureau of State and Local Code Inspections. A third party (a guardian or spouse, a friend, a public or non-profit agency, or a private institution licensed under State law) may apply to become a representative payee. 27. 83. Additionally, property owners who no longer qualify for the Homestead Deduction and Senior Citizen/Disabled Property Tax Relief, . For the most up-to-date information check the Social Security website at www.ssa.gov or call your local Social Security office. 0000002753 00000 n Chen said the challenge with these laws is enforcement. Its addressing a relatively small sliver of the overall rental market, and this is a large-scale national problem, he said. In fact, Social Security cannot take any action to collect an overpayment until it has first notified you in writing of the total amount owed, the action being taken by Social Security, and the time allowed for bringing an appeal. Even though you execute a power of attorney, the person you name may have problems convincing other people to recognize it. 1974, c.49 (C. 2A:18-61.1 et al. 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