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

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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)
Jurisdiction
New Jersey (state)
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N. Conviction of a Drug Offense Committed on the Property
The landlord may file a suit for eviction, if the tenant, including juveniles who have been
found by the Court to be delinquent, has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to drug
offenses that took place on the property, and has not in connection with his sentence either

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 (1) successfully completed or (2) been admitted to and continues during probation
participation toward completion of a drug rehabilitation program. Also, if the tenant lets a
person who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to drug offenses, occupy the premises
for residential purposes whether it is continuously or occasionally, the landlord may file
for eviction. This does not apply to a tenant allowing a juvenile to reside at the property
where the juvenile has been found to be delinquent due to use or possession of drugs. No
eviction suit may be brought more than two years after: the juvenile was found to be
delinquent; conviction of the person; of after the person’s release from incarceration,
whichever is later. A Notice to Quit must be served on the tenant at least three days prior
to filing suit for eviction (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(n)).