b. The tenant, having brought a good faith complaint to the attention of the landlord and
having given him a reasonable time to correct the alleged violation, complains to a governmental
authority with a report of the landlord's alleged violation of any health or safety law, regulation,
code or ordinance; or
c. The tenant organizes, becomes a member of, or becomes involved in any activities of, any
lawful organization; or
d. Judgment under section 2 of this act is entered for the tenant in a previous action for
recovery of premises between the parties; shall create a rebuttable presumption that such notice
or alteration is a reprisal against the tenant for making such attempt, report, complaint, or for
being an organizer of, a member of, or involved in any activities of, any lawful organization.
No reprisal shall be presumed under this section based upon the failure of a landlord to renew a
lease or tenancy when so requested by a tenant if such request is made sooner than 90 days
before the expiration date of the lease or tenancy, or the renewal date set forth in the lease
agreement, whichever later occurs.
L.1970, c. 210, s. 3, eff. Sept. 30, 1970.
2A:42-10.13. Application of act to rental premises for dwelling purposes
This act shall apply to all rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes except owner-
occupied premises with not more than two rental units. Mobile home spaces and mobile homes
shall constitute rental premises under this act.
L.1970, c. 210, s. 4, eff. Sept. 30, 1970. Amended by L.1975, c. 124, s. 1, eff. June 5, 1975.
2A:42-10.14. Severability