Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 46:8B-8.1

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • 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
Nothing in the act to which this act is a supplement shall be construed to prevent the creation and establishment of a condominium as defined in this act, upon land held under a lease by the lessee or creator of the condominium, provided that the master deed required under this act shall be signed, not only by the lessee, but also by the lessor of the land who holds the legal title to the land in fee simple.

L.1973, c. 216, s. 3, eff. Aug. 23, 1973.