b. Notice of the proceeding shall be given to the nonpetitioning tenant occupying the dwelling
by affixing a copy of the petition upon a conspicuous part of the subject dwelling.
L.1971, c. 224, s. 5, eff. June 21, 1971.
2A:42-90. Contents of petition
The petition shall:
a. Set forth material facts showing that there exists in such dwelling or any housing space
thereof one or more of the following: (1) a lack of heat or of running water or of light or
electricity or of adequate sewage disposal facilities; (2) a wrongful diversion of electric, gas, or
water utility service by the owner or other party from the tenant of the dwelling without the
consent of the tenant; (3) the use by the owner or other party in the dwelling without the tenant's
consent of electric, gas, or water utility service that is being charged to the tenant; (4) any other
condition or conditions in substantial violation of the standards of fitness for human habitation
established under the State or local housing or health codes or regulations; or (5) any other
condition dangerous to life, health or safety.
b. Set forth that the facts shown in subsection a. of this section have been brought to the
attention of the owner or any individual designated by him as the manager of said dwelling and
that he has failed to take any action thereon within a reasonable period.
c. Set forth that the petitioner is a tenant of the subject dwelling or is the public officer of the
municipality in which the subject dwelling is located, or, in a case involving wrongful diversion
or unconsented use of utility services, that the petitioner is a public officer, a tenant whose utility
service has been wrongfully diverted or a utility company providing utility services to the
dwelling.