New Jersey § 2a:33-22
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:33-22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:33-22.
When property is removed by a tenant and put in any place locked up, fastened or otherwise
secured, to prevent the said property from being distrained for arrears of rent, the
landlord, first calling to his assistance a peace officer, who shall aid and assist therein, may, in the daytime, break open
and enter the place, and distrain the said property for the arrears of rent as he
might have done if the said property had been put in an open place. If the place where the said property is secured is a dwelling house, oath shall first
be made before some judge or magistrate, of a reasonable ground to suspect that the
said property is therein.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:33-22
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:33-22 cover?
Section 2a:33-22 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:33-22?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:33-22 apply to my situation?
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