Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

Evicting a tenant

This question was asked and answered by a Calif. resident.

Question: What is the procedure of evicting a tenant that is living on a month to month basis with no contract?Also how many months or days are we required to give them ?

Reply: A 30 day notice is given if they resided less than a year and 60 day if more than a year. Then an unlawful detainer complaint is filed. Please contact our office and we can answer to questions. 714 363 0220. Reply Posted By:

Larry Rothman

Does this answer also pertain to New Jersey? If not what legel rights do we have. We rented our house to a couple who the Husband was a friend of ours at a very low rental rate $600 per month in this areas all houses the going rate is $1000 and up per month. The couple caused a few disturbances ,she had a restraining order and he finally moved out. Now we want the house back to rent it in relation to the proper fees in this area. We also need to do some refurbishing.


Asked on 5/12/04, 5:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Gudin Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza Esqs.

Re: Evicting a tenant

Larry:

New Jersey Law is completely different than the California Law you cited. No prior notice is required by law to commence eviction proceedings against a tenant for non payment of rent. If you simply want to evict the tenant because the rent you agreed to accept is too low, that is not permitted whatsoever as the tenant is protected by the Anti-Eviction Act, NJSA 2A:18-61.1. We can assist you in your efforts if you would like a team of experienced attorneys on your side.

Bruce Gudin, Esq.

www.lep-lawyers.com

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Answered on 5/13/04, 1:41 pm


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