New Jersey § 2a:33-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:33-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:33-8.
A person having rent in arrear and due upon a lease for term of life, years, or at
will ended or determined, may distrain for the same after determination of the respective
leases, in the same manner as he might have done if the lease had not been ended or
determined. The distress shall be made within 6 calendar months after the determination of the
lease, and during the continuance of the landlord's title or interest, and during
the possession of the tenant from whom the arrears became due, or if the landlord's
title and interest shall have ceased, or the tenant has removed from the leasehold
premises, then within 30 days after the end and determination of the term of tenancy,
but not thereafter.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:33-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:33-8 cover?
Section 2a:33-8 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.
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