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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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The provision of P.L.1999, c.340 (C.2A:18-72 et al.) shall not apply to the disposal of tenant property left on
nonresidential rental property if there is a lease in effect which has been duly executed by all parties which contains
specific terms and conditions for the disposal of tenant property.
L.1999, c.340,s. 1: Amended L.2001, c.51.

2A:18-73. Notice to tenant prior to disposition

To dispose of a tenant’s property under this act, a landlord shall first give written notice to the tenant, which shall be
sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or by receipted first class mail addressed to the tenant, at the tenant’s
last known address (which may be the address of the premises) and at any alternate address or addresses known to
the landlord in an envelope endorsed “Please Forward.”

“Receipted first class mail” for purposes of this section means first class mail for which a certificate of mailing has been
obtained by the sender but does not include certified or registered mail.

When the property subject to disposal is a manufactured or mobile home, a copy of the notice required pursuant to this
section shall also be sent to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and to any lienholders with security interests
in the property which has been recorded with the Division of Motor Vehicles.
L.199.c.340,s.2.

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