The New Jersey Landlord/Tenant Laws are in place to protect both parties from misconduct. For instance, New Jersey Eviction Laws 2:18-53 & 61.1 are utilized to put a stop to criminal activity such as drug dealing and unlawful possession, use, and manufacture of weapons as well as other misconducts or threats to the safety of others. If the landlord knows these crimes are taking place on his or her property, the landlord is required to give the tenant eviction notice within 30 days. Additional grounds for eviction include tardy rent payment, breaking any part of a lease agreement including damage to the property, and continued complaints of disturbance or nuisance.  Continue reading →