New Jersey § 2a:39-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:39-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:39-2.
If any person shall enter upon or into any real property and detain or hold the same
with force, whether or not any person be in it, by any kind of violence whatsoever,
or by threatening to kill, maim or beat the party in possession, or by such words,
circumstances or action as have a natural tendency to excite fear or apprehension
of danger, or by putting out of doors, or carrying away the goods of the party in
possession, or by entering peaceably and then, by force or frightening by threats,
or by other circumstances of terror, turning the party out of possession, such person
shall be guilty of a forcible entry and detainer within the meaning of this chapter. With regard to any real property occupied solely as a residence by the party in
possession, if any person shall enter upon or into said property and detain or hold
same in any manner without the consent of the party in possession unless the entry
is made pursuant to legal process as set out in N.J.S. 2A:18-53 et seq. or 2A:35-1 et seq. , such person shall be guilty of an unlawful entry and detainer within the meaning
of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:39-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:39-2 cover?
Section 2a:39-2 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:39-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:39-2" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 2a:39-2 apply to my situation?
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