N.J. Stat. § 55:13B-21: Violation of rights; action for damages; costs and attorney's fees

Any person or resident whose rights as defined herein are violated shall have a cause of action against any person committing such violation. The action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce such rights and to recover actual and punitive damages for their violation. Any plaintiff who prevails in any such action shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs of the action.

L.1979, c. 500, s. 5.