N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Law

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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Law
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New Jersey (state)
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b. That if the landlord is unable to provide relocation housing, he may as an alternative to
relocation: (1) pay the tenant an amount equal to 5 months' rent; or (2) allow the tenant to
remain in the unit for an additional 5 months beyond the notice period during which time the
payment of rent shall be waived. If the landlord chooses either alternative, he shall additionally
notify the tenant of such choice at least 6 months prior to the institution of an action for
possession. In the event the landlord chooses the alternative pursuant to (1) of this subsection,
payment to the tenant of the specified amount shall accompany the notice.

c. No tenant shall be evicted unless: (1) the tenant was offered the opportunity to rent
comparable housing; (2) the tenant was paid an amount equal to 5 months' rent; (3) the tenant
was allowed to remain in the unit for an additional 5 months beyond the notice period during
which time the payment of rental shall be waived; or (4) 36 months have elapsed and the
landlord is unable to offer the tenant the opportunity to rent comparable housing.
L.1978, c. 139, s. 6. Amended by L.1981, c. 495, s. 3.

2A:18-61.19. Liberal construction

This act shall be liberally construed to effectuate the legislative purpose of the act.

L.1978, c. 139, s. 7.

2A:18-61.20. Application of L.1974, c. 49, and L.1975, c. 311, to this act

Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of P.L.1974, c. 49 (C. 2A:18-61.1 et seq.)
and P.L.1975, c. 311 (C. 2A:18-61.6 et seq.) shall be applicable to this act.
L.1978, c. 139, s. 8.

2A:18-61.21. Severability