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

Citation: N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Eviction Law
Jurisdiction: New Jersey (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/evic_law.pdf ↗

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Within 30 days after receipt of an application for the protected tenancy status authorized under the provisions of this
act, the administrative agency shall make a determination of qualification. It shall send written notice of qualification to
each tenant who is a resident of the qualified county and:
a. applied on or before the date of registration of conversion by the department, or within one year from the
effective date of this act, whichever is later; and,
b. has an annual household income that does not exceed the maximum amount permitted for qualification,
or is exempt from that income limitation by reason of age or disability; and,
c. has occupied the premises as his principal residence for at least 12 consecutive months next proceeding
the date of application.

The administrative agency shall likewise send a notice of denial, with reasons therefore, to any tenant whom it
determines not to be qualified. That notice shall inform the tenant of his right to remain in his dwelling unit until the
owner shall have complied with the requirements of P.L.1975, c.311 (C.2A:18-61.7 et al.) and shall include an
explanation of the meaning of "comparable housing" as used in that act. The owner shall be notified of those tenants
who are determined to be qualified and unqualified.

The administrative agency may require that the application include such documents and information as may be
necessary to establish the tenant is qualified for a protected tenancy status under the provisions of this act and shall