Deposit recovery, certain; court action not required for tenant receiving financial assistance.

1.   A tenant who has received financial assistance through any State or federal program, including welfare or rental assistance, shall not be required to file an action in court to recover deposits withheld by a landlord in violation of P.L.1967, c.265 (C.46:8-19 et seq.) in order to continue participation in any such program.    L.2007,c.9,s.1.