5. In any action in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part or municipal court by an
occupant or tenant or to recover penalties against a landlord who has not complied with this act and who
cannot be served within the county or municipality, the summons and complaint may be served by
certified and regular mail upon the record owner at the last address listed in the tax records of either the
municipality or county. Service of such summons and complaint by certified and regular mail shall be
effective to bring the landlord before the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part or municipal
court even if it were not served within the county or municipality in which the court issuing the
summons is located.
L.1974,c.50,s.5; amended 1981,c.299,s.3; 1991,c.91,s.455.
46:8-32. Service of process on Superior Court clerk
6. Service of process on the clerk of the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part or
municipal court having jurisdiction over the municipality in which the property is located shall be
deemed service on the landlord upon submission to the court of the following:
a. A certification of the tenant stating that he does not know the landlord's whereabouts after having
made a diligent effort, satisfactory to the court, to determine the same; and
b. Proof of failure of service by certified mail as provided in section 5 of this act.
L.1974,c.50,s.6; amended 1981,c.299,s.4; 1991,c.91,s.456.
46:8-33. Action for possession by landlord; compliance with act