New Jersey § 2a:39-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:39-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:39-1.
No person shall enter upon or into any real property or estate therein and detain
and hold the same, except where entry is given by law, and then only in a peaceable
manner. With regard to any real property occupied solely as a residence by the party in
possession, such entry shall not be made in any manner without the consent of the
party in possession unless the entry and detention is made pursuant to legal process
as set out in N.J.S.2A:18-53 et seq. , as amended and supplemented; P.L.1974, c. 49 ( C.2A:18-61.1 et al.), as amended and supplemented; P.L.1975, c. 311 ( C.2A:18-61.6 et al.), as amended and supplemented; P.L.1978, c. 139 ( C.2A:18-61.6 et al.), as amended and supplemented; the “Tenant Protection Act of 1992,” P.L.1991, c. 509 ( C.2A:18-61.40 et al.); or N.J.S.2A:35-1 et seq. and “The Fair Eviction Notice Act,” P.L.1974, c. 47 ( C.2A:42-10.15 et al.). A person violating this section regarding entry of rental property occupied solely
as a residence by a party in possession shall be a disorderly person .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:39-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:39-1 cover?
Section 2a:39-1 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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