New Jersey Eviction Notice PDF
New Jersey at a glance: No Notice for First Nonpayment: Notice not required for a tenant's first late payment · Good Cause Required: Yes, under the Anti-Eviction Act · Court Process: Summary dispossess action
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Eviction Notices in New Jersey
New Jersey has some of the strongest tenant protections in the country under the Anti-Eviction Act. Notably, New Jersey does not require a notice to quit before filing most first-time nonpayment of rent cases, though "good cause" is required to evict for other reasons.
New Jersey courts require strict compliance with the extensive procedural protections in the Anti-Eviction Act. Self-help evictions are prohibited, and a landlord must obtain a court judgment before removing a tenant.
New Jersey Eviction Notice — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New Jersey Rule |
|---|---|
| No Notice for First Nonpayment | Notice not required for a tenant's first late payment |
| Good Cause Required | Yes, under the Anti-Eviction Act |
| Court Process | Summary dispossess action |
| Habitual Late Payment | Notice required if paying late repeatedly |
| Governing Law | N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.1 |
New Jersey Legal Requirements
- Good cause is required to evict a residential tenant in New Jersey under the Anti-Eviction Act.
- A notice to quit is generally not required for a tenant's first instance of nonpayment, but is required for habitual late payment.
- Landlord must file a summary dispossess action in Superior Court, Special Civil Part.
- Self-help evictions are prohibited — a court order and Warrant of Removal are required.
New Jersey Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New Jersey legal resources or your state legislature's official website.