Elizabeth landlord to face criminal charges in tenant abuse case

Prosecutors said 78-year-old Joseph Centanni coerced tenants into sex acts in exchange for rent.

News 12 Staff

Jul 2, 2025, 10:33 AM

Updated 15 hr ago

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An appeals court has brought back 30 criminal charges against a former landlord in Elizabeth.
Prosecutors said 78-year-old Joseph Centanni coerced tenants into sex acts in exchange for rent.
They said he targeted people who were struggling financially.
Centanni had previously agreed to civil penalties and was ordered to pay $4.5 million.