New Jersey § 54:4-3

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 54:4-3.

“ Dwelling house ,” as used in P.L.1948, c. 259 ( C.54:4-3.30 et seq. ) , shall mean any one-family building or structure or any apartment of a horizontal property regime established pursuant to the “Horizontal Property

Act,” P.L.1963, c. 168 ( C.46:8A-1 et seq. ) or any unit of a condominium property established pursuant to the “Condominium Act,”

P.L.1969, c. 257 ( C.46:8B-1 et seq. ) owned and occupied by a claimant as his legal residence in this State, or any unit in a cooperative established pursuant to “The Cooperative Recording Act

of New Jersey,” P.L.1987, c. 381 ( C.46:8D-1 et seq. ), or a mutual housing corporation as defined in section 2 of P.L.1990, c. 61 ( C.54:4-8.58 ), which is occupied by a claimant who is a tenant shareholder in that cooperative

or mutual housing corporation as the claimant's legal residence in this State, or where a multiple-family building or structure is owned by a claimant, then that

portion thereof which is occupied by the claimant as his legal residence in this State,

and includes any outhouses or appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 54:4-3

What does New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-3 cover?

Section 54:4-3 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.

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