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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P. Civil Court Action that Holds Tenant Liable for Involvement in Criminal Activities
The landlord may file for eviction, if the tenant is found by a civil court proceeding (not
criminal) to be liable for involvement in theft of property located on the premises,
involvement in assaults or terrorist threats against the landlord, a member of the landlord’s
family or an employee of the landlord, or involved in illegal drug activities that takes place
on the premises and that tenant has not in connection with his sentence for the drug offense
either (1) successfully completed or (2) been admitted to and continues during probation
participation towards completion of a drug rehabilitation program. Also, if the tenant
permits a person he knows has been convicted of or has pleaded guilty to these actions, to
reside at the premises 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 the 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; or 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(p)).

Q. Conviction for Theft of Property
The landlord may file for eviction, if the tenant has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to,
or if a juvenile has been found to be delinquent by the Court due to an offense involving
theft of property from the landlord or from tenants residing in the same building or
complex. Also, if the tenant permits a person he knows has been convicted of or has pleaded