New Jersey § 33:1-54
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 33:1-54, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33:1-54.
Any violation of this chapter upon any leased premises by any lessee or sublessee,
or by any other person with the knowledge and consent of the lessee, or sublessee,
shall, at the option of lessor, immediate or remote, upon five days' written notice
to such lessee or sublessee of the exercise of such option and the cause therefor,
cause the term of the lease forthwith, at the expiration of such five days, to cease
and come to an end, and the right to possession of the leased premises shall thereupon
revert to the lessor, together with such further rights in the lessor as may be reserved
to him by the terms of said lease or by law, or by both, noncompliance with this chapter
and the exercise of lessor's option being a limitation upon the term of the lease. The lessor may enforce his right of possession hereunder by summary proceedings
as for term ended, as prescribed by article 5 of chapter 58 of the title Administration
of Civil and Criminal Justice (§ 2:58-16 et seq.). This section shall not affect any lease made and entered into prior to the sixth
day of December, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-three.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 33:1-54
What does New Jersey Statutes § 33:1-54 cover?
Section 33:1-54 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 § 33:1-54?
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