New Jersey § 2a:42-10

§ 2a:42-10.

a. In an eviction action for nonpayment of rent, pursuant to subsection a. of section

2 of P.L.1974, c. 49 ( C.2A:18-61.1 ), the court shall provide a period of three business days after the date on which

a warrant for removal is posted to the unit or a lockout is executed due to nonpayment

of rent, for the tenant to submit a rent payment. A late fee shall not be imposed in excess of the amount set forth in the application

for a warrant for removal if all rent due and owing is paid within the three business

day period established by this subsection. b. (1) A landlord shall accept all payments of rent made by a tenant within the three

business day period established by subsection a. of this section and upon payment

of the rent due and owing, within two business days thereafter, the landlord shall

provide the court with written notice that the rent due and owing was paid. A copy of this notice shall be provided to the tenant. (2) Upon receipt of the written notice as provided in this subsection, the court shall

dismiss with prejudice the action for nonpayment of rent. (3) If the tenant makes a timely payment within the three business day period established

by subsection a. of this section, and the landlord fails to provide the court with

written notice of the rent payment, the tenant may file a motion to dismiss with prejudice

the action for nonpayment of rent upon notice to the landlord.