N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)

Citation: N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)
Jurisdiction: New Jersey (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/t_i_r.pdf ↗

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(N.J.S.A. 2A:18-53). There are several grounds for a good cause
eviction. Each cause, except for nonpayment of rent, must be described in detail by the landlord
in a written notice to the tenant. A “Notice to Quit” is required for all good cause evictions,
except for an eviction for nonpayment of rent (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.2). A “Notice to Quit” is a
notice given by the landlord terminating the tenancy and ordering the tenant to vacate the
premises. However, a Judgment for Possession must be entered by the Court before the tenant
is required to move. In some cases, a “Notice to Cease” may also be required. A “Notice to
Cease” serves as a warning notice; this notice tells the tenant to stop the wrongful conduct. If the
tenant does not comply with the “Notice to Cease,” a “Notice to Quit” may be served on the
tenant. There is no statutory time period for a “Notice to Cease,” however, the period of time for
a resident to comply with the notice must be reasonable under the circumstances (Brunswick
Street Assocs. v. Gerard, 357 N.J. Super. 598 (2002)).
After serving a “Notice to Quit,” on the tenant, the landlord may file suit for an eviction.
If a suit for eviction is filed and the landlord wins his case, he may be granted a Judgment for
Possession. A Judgment for Possession terminates the tenancy and allows the landlord to have
the tenant evicted from the rental premises. No residential landlord may evict or fail to renew a
lease, whether it is a written or an oral lease without good cause. The landlord must be able to
prove in court that he has grounds for an eviction.