New Jersey Statutes 2A:18-61.27. Notice to tenants
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:18-61.27
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
“NOTICE
THE OWNER OF YOUR APARTMENT HAS NOTIFIED …………………………………….. (insert name of municipality) OF HIS INTENTION TO CONVERT TO A CONDOMINIUM OR COOPERATIVE. THE LEGISLATURE HAS PROVIDED THAT, IF YOU ARE A SENIOR CITIZEN, 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, OR DISABLED, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A PROTECTED TENANCY PERIOD. PROTECTED TENANCY MEANS THAT YOU CANNOT BE EVICTED BECAUSE OF THE CONVERSION. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE:
(1) IF YOU ARE 62, OR WILL SOON BE 62, OR IF YOU ARE DISABLED; AND
(2) IF YOU HAVE LIVED IN YOUR APARTMENT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR OR IF THE LEASE ON YOUR APARTMENT IS FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN ONE YEAR; AND
(3) IF YOUR HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS LESS THAN ………………………. (insert current income figure for county as established by Section 7c. of this amendatory and supplementary act).
IF YOU WISH THIS PROTECTION, SEND IN THE APPLICATION FORM BY ………………………… (insert date 60 days after municipality’s mailing) TO THE ………………………… (insert name and address of administrative agency). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL …………………………….. (insert phone number of administrative agency) OR ……………………………. (insert phone number of Department of Community Affairs).
IF YOU DO NOT APPLY YOU CAN BE EVICTED BY YOUR LANDLORD UPON PROPER NOTICE.”
The Department of Community Affairs shall not accept any application for registration of conversion for any building or structure unless included in the application is proof that the agency or officer notified the tenants prior to the application for registration. The proof shall be by affidavit or in such other form as the department shall require.
L.1981,c.226,s.6; amended 1987,c.287,s.1; 1990,c.110,s.2.