N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)

Citation: N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)
Jurisdiction: New Jersey (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/t_i_r.pdf ↗

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H. The Landlord Wants to Permanently Retire the Property from Residential Use
If the landlord wants to permanently retire a building or mobile home park from residential
use, provided the circumstances covered under section (G) above do not apply, the landlord
may file suit for eviction. A Notice to Quit must be served on the tenant at least 18 months
prior to filing the suit for eviction. No legal action may be taken until the lease expires
(N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(h)).

I. Refusal to Accept Reasonable Changes in the Terms and Conditions of the Lease
When the lease expires, the landlord may propose reasonable but substantial changes to the
terms and conditions of the lease. If after written notice the tenant refuses to accept those
changes the landlord may file a suit for eviction and the court will determine if the proposed
changes are reasonable. In cases where a tenant has received a notice of termination on any
of the grounds listed in section (K) below, has a protected tenancy status pursuant to the
“Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act,” or pursuant to the “Tenant
Protection Act of 1992,” the landlord or owner shall have the burden of proof that any
changes in the terms and conditions of the lease, rental, or regulations are reasonable and
does not substantially reduce the rights and privileges that the tenant was entitled to prior
to the conversion. A Notice to Quit must be served on the tenant at least one month before
filing suit for eviction (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(i)).

Note: The Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act protects qualifying
tenants from changes in the terms of the tenancy or rent increases, which rests solely on
the landlord’s decision to convert the rental premises.