New Jersey § 2a:65-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:65-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:65-8.
Whenever a particular estate exists in any real estate in this state, and there is
a remainderman or reversioner or person entitled to ultimate enjoyment of such real
estate, after the expiration of such particular estate, and the tenant of the particular
estate or his assigns shall fail or neglect to take possession of such real property
and keep possession thereof and maintain the same free from waste, and such real estate
shall be depreciating in value by reason of the failure of such tenant to maintain
the same as aforesaid, the remainderman or reversioner or his assigns or the person
entitled to the ultimate enjoyment of such real property, after the expiration of
such particular estate, may serve upon such tenant of the particular estate a written
demand, requiring such tenant to take and keep possession of the premises, or to keep
possession of such premises, and maintain the same free from waste. Whenever any tenant of any particular estate shall neglect or fail to pay any taxes
or municipal liens now or hereafter by law chargeable to such tenant, which have accrued
during the continuance of such particular estate, any remainderman or reversioner,
or other person entitled to the ultimate enjoyment of such property, may serve a written
notice or demand upon such tenant of the particular estate, requiring such tenant
to pay such taxes or municipal liens now or hereafter by law chargeable to such tenant
forthwith.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:65-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:65-8 cover?
Section 2a:65-8 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:65-8?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:65-8 apply to my situation?
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