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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Eviction Law

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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Eviction Law
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New Jersey (state)
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provided that where there is a written lease in effect, no action shall be instituted
until the lease expires;
h. In public housing under the control of a public housing authority or redevelopment agency, for an action
alleging substantial breach of contract under paragraph (2) of subsection e. of section 2, the period of
notice required prior to the institution of an action for possession shall be in accordance with federal
regulations pertaining to public housing leases.
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The notice in each of the foregoing instances shall specify in detail the cause of the termination of the tenancy and
shall be served either personally upon the tenant or lessee or such person in possession by giving him a copy thereof,
or by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode with some member of his family above the age of 14 years, or
by certified mail; if the certified letter is not claimed, notice shall be sent by regular mail.
L.1974,c.49, s.3; Amended L.1975, c.311, s.2; L.1981, c.8, s.2; L.1986, c.138, s.1; L.1989, c.294, s.2; L.1997,c.228,s.2.