N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Grounds for Eviction Bulletin

m. Tenancy Based on Employment
If a tenant resides in the property on the condition that, he is employed by the landlord as a
superintendent, janitor or in some other job and that employment is terminated the landlord may file
suit for eviction. A Notice to Quit must be served on the tenant three days prior to filing a suit for
eviction.

n. Conviction of a Drug Offense Committed on the Property
The landlord may file suit for eviction, if the tenant, including juveniles who have been found by
the Court to be delinquent, has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to drug offenses that took place
on the property, and has not in connection with his sentence either (1) successfully completed or (2)
been admitted to and continues during probation participation toward completion of a drug
rehabilitation program. Also, if the tenant lets a person who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty
to drug offenses, occupy the premises for residential purposes whether it is continuously or
occasionally, the landlord may file for eviction. This does not apply to a tenant allowing a juvenile
to reside at the property where the juvenile has been found to be delinquent due to use or possession
of drugs. No eviction suit may be brought more than two years after: the juvenile was found to be
delinquent; conviction of the person; or after the person’s release from incarceration whichever
is later. A Notice to Quit must be served on the tenant at least three days prior to filing suit for
eviction.