New Jersey Just-cause eviction
Does a landlord need just cause to evict in New Jersey?
Yes. Under the Anti-Eviction Act no residential landlord may evict or refuse to renew a lease without one of the statutory good causes, which the landlord must prove in court. Owner-occupied buildings with 2 or fewer rental units and transient hotel or motel guests are generally excluded (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1).
Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 · last checked 2026-10-23
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