New Jersey § 2a:42-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:42-5.
If a tenant of real estate shall give notice of his intention to quit the premises
by him held at a time specified in such notice, and shall not deliver up the possession
of such real estate at the time specified in the notice, such tenant, his executors
or administrators, shall, from such time, pay to his landlord or lessor, his heirs
or assigns, double the rent which he should otherwise have paid, to be levied, sued
for and recovered at the same times and in the same manner as the single rent before
the giving of such notice could be levied, sued for and recovered. Such double rent shall continue to be paid during all the time such tenant shall
continue in possession after the giving of such notice.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:42-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-5 cover?
Section 2a:42-5 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:42-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:42-5 apply to my situation?
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