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.

Whenever an electric, gas, water or sewer public utility has provided written notice

to tenants residing in rental premises of a proposed discontinuance of service and

the tenants so notified have indicated a desire to continue service, but the utility

has determined that it would not be feasible to bill each tenant individually for

the service, the utility shall permit a tenants' organization representing each tenant

of the rental premises to accept billing for the utility including the periodic billing

for current charges, and a statement of any arrearage which is unpaid by the landlord

for service previously supplied by the utility, and shall continue providing the service

to the premises provided that payment is received.

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