If any tenant or other person in possession of any real property under a tenant, shall willfully
and without force, hold over any such real property after demand and notice in writing given for
the delivery of the possession thereof by a lessor or the person to whom the remainder or
reversion of such real estate shall belong, such tenant or other person, so holding over, shall be
guilty of an unlawful detainer.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2A:39-5. Unlawful detainer; notice\
A person taking possession of real property, without the consent of the owner or without color
of title, and willfully and without force holding or detaining the same after demand and written
notice given for the delivery of the possession thereof, by the owner or person entitled to
possession or right to possession shall be guilty of an unlawful detainer.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2A:39-6. Actions cognizable before Superior Court
2A:39-6. Any forcible unlawful entry and detainer, forcible detainer and unlawful detainer as
defined in this chapter shall be cognizable before the Superior Court, and the court may hear and
determine an action therefor in a summary manner.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344, amended 1971,c.227,s.3; 1991,c.91,s.86.
2A:39-7. Title not inquired into; defense of 3 years possession
Title shall not be an issue in any action commenced under this chapter. 3 years peaceable
possession by the defendant shall be a defense to the action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
2A:39-8. Recovery of damages and possession of property; treble damages in lieu of
possession