New Jersey § 2a:18-61
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:18-61, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:18-61.
If an owner seeks an eviction alleging permanent retirement of the premises from residential
use pursuant to subsection h. of section 2 of P.L.1974, c. 49 ( C. 2A:18-61.1 ) and if, pursuant to land use law, nonresidential use of the premises is not permitted
as a principal permitted use or is limited to accessory, conditional or public use,
a rebuttable presumption is created that the premises are not and will not be permanently
retired from residential use. Residential premises that are unoccupied, boarded up or otherwise out of service
shall not be deemed retired from residential use unless they are converted to a principal
permitted nonresidential use. No tenant shall be evicted pursuant to subsection h. of section 2 of P.L.1974, c.
49 ( C. 2A:18-61.1 ) if any State or local permit or approval required by law for the nonresidential
use is not obtained. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to require obtaining a certificate
of occupancy for the proposed use prior to an eviction. The detail specified in notice given pursuant to subsection d. of section 3 of P.L.1974,
c. 49 ( C. 2A:18-61.2 ) shall disclose the proposed nonresidential use to which the premises are to be permanently
retired.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:18-61
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:18-61 cover?
Section 2a:18-61 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:18-61?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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