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 a tenants' organization agrees to accept billing for a utility service, the
tenants comprising the membership of the organization accepting and paying such billing
shall be permitted to deduct from each of their respective rental payments to the
landlord of the premises an amount corresponding to the tenant's contribution towards
the currently due utility payment and the arrearage, if any, owed by the landlord,
provided that any contribution by a tenant to the arrearage shall not exceed 15 percent
of the tenant's rental payment which would have been payable to the landlord, but
for the contribution.
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?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:18-61" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:18-61 apply to my situation?
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