Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey
i am ending my lease in less than 60days, i am laid off and collecting unemployment which recently was delayed...I can not keep up with my rent..i plan to leave in 60days when lease is up...how long is typical nonpayment rent eviction? i currently have not paid jan rent and lease up end feb...can they lock the door and keep my stuff?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lockouts and keeping the tenant's property are unlawful in New Jersey. If the landlord wants you out, a court order is needed. You will have notice of a hearing and will have at least two weeks from the notice date before you can be evicted. As a practical matter, I will probably be longer. However, you should not expect to be able to hold over until the end of February if the landlord wants you out sooner.
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