New Jersey § 2a:42-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:42-4.
When premises shall be underlet by any tenant, the undertenant shall be liable to
the lessor or landlord for the rent which shall accrue from and after notice in writing
served for that purpose upon the undertenant, or which shall be unpaid by the undertenant
at the time of such notice, and the lessor or landlord shall have all the remedy for
the recovery of the same by distress; but the rent to be paid by such undertenant
shall in no case exceed the amount agreed to be paid by the first tenant. If only a part of the premises shall be underlet, payment shall be required only
for the part underlet, at a rate proportioned to the rent agreed to be paid by the
first tenant or lessee.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:42-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-4 cover?
Section 2a:42-4 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:42-4?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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