Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

No. Unless the landlord is a company that you own and you sell the whole business, you will no longer have a claim against the tenant. You could not truthfully make the certifications necessary to get an eviction. In theory, the new landlord could move to substitute in the action but, unless the judge allows this on the day of the hearing, it will be quicker and easier for the new landlord to file another suit.

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