New Jersey § 2a:42-107
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-107, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:42-107.
Under the following circumstances, a landlord may refuse to renew a senior citizen's
lease for a dwelling unit in a senior citizen housing project or may require that
a senior citizen remove, by sale, donation, gift, or otherwise, a domesticated animal
from a dwelling unit in a senior citizen housing project: a. When the existence of a domesticated animal or the senior citizen's refusal to
comply with the rules and regulations governing domesticated animals constitutes a
violation of federal, State or local building, health or use codes; b. When the senior citizen fails to properly care for the domesticated animal; c. When the senior citizen fails to properly control the domesticated animal by using
a leash, if appropriate, or other necessary safety devices when walking or taking
the domesticated animal to or from his dwelling unit or while on the land appurtenant
thereto, or fails to take prompt action to remove any animal waste when requested
by the landlord; or d. When the senior citizen fails to confine the domesticated animal's body waste functions
to areas that do not interfere with the ingress and egress of any person to or from
the senior citizen housing project, or with the use of common areas in and about the
senior citizen housing project by the other residents thereof and their invitees.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:42-107
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-107 cover?
Section 2a:42-107 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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