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

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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Landlord Identity Law
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New Jersey (state)
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New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards
Landlord-Tenant Information Service

LANDLORD IDENTITY LAW

N.J.S.A. 46:8-27 through 46:8-37
Printed February 2008

46:8-27 Landlord, project defined.

1. The term "landlord," as used in this act, shall mean the person or persons who own or
purport to own, or exercise control of any building or project in which there is rented or offered for rent
housing space for living or dwelling purposes under either a written or oral lease, provided that this
definition shall not include owner-occupied two unit premises. This definition shall include but not be
limited to any multiple dwelling subject to the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1967, c.76
(C.55:13A-1 et seq.).