New Jersey Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in New Jersey?
A tenant who gives notice of intent to quit on a set date and then does not leave by that date owes the landlord double rent from that date (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-5). The landlord can also seek possession through a summary dispossess action.
Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 2A:42-5 · last checked 2026-10-23
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