New Jersey § 2a:42-87
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-87, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:42-87.
A proceeding by a public officer, tenant, or tenants of a dwelling for a judgment
directing the deposit of rents into court and their use for the purpose of remedying
conditions in substantial violation of the standards of fitness for human habitation
established under the State or local housing codes or regulations or a proceeding
by a public officer, a tenant whose utility service has been diverted or a utility
company for a judgment directing the deposit of rents into court and their use for
correcting any wrongful diversion of utility service in a dwelling may be maintained
in a court of competent jurisdiction. The place of trial of the proceeding shall be within the county in which the real
property or a portion thereof from which the rents issue is situated. In cases involving real property located in municipalities in counties of the first
class that have established full-time municipal housing courts, the proceedings may
be brought in the municipal housing court of the municipality in which the property
is located.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:42-87
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:42-87 cover?
Section 2a:42-87 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:42-87?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:42-87 apply to my situation?
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