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New Jersey Statutes > Title 46 > Chapter 8 > § 46:8-31 - Service by mail upon record owner

    5.  In any action in the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part or municipal court by an occupant or tenant or to recover penalties against a landlord who has not complied with this act and who cannot be served within the county or municipality, the summons and complaint may be served by certified and regular mail upon the record owner at the last address listed in the tax records of either the municipality or county. Service of such summons and complaint by certified and regular mail shall be effective to bring the landlord before the Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part or municipal court even if it were not served within the county or municipality in which the court issuing the summons is located.

    L.1974,c.50,s.5; amended 1981,c.299,s.3; 1991,c.91,s.455.

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