Cal. Civ. Code § 5:11-2.2
Programs of acquisition
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(a) Whenever any State Agency (except the New Jersey Department of Transportation), unit of local government or publicly funded entity acquires real property that causes the displacement of people, businesses, or farm operations, the said State Agency, unit of local government or publicly funded entity shall provide relocation payments and assistance as provided in N.J.A.C. 5:11-3 and 4; provided, however, that if any acquisition of real property is made using funds provided by any Federal agency, all relocation payments shall be made in accordance with any applicable Federal regulations that provide for a higher level of benefits. (b) The State Agency, unit of local government or publicly funded entity shall not be relieved of its obligation of providing payments and benefits as provided hereinafter by requiring the owner of a building to cause it to be vacated prior to the acquisition. (c) The eligibility date for this section shall be the date of the first written offer to purchase the property.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-2.2, when a state agency (other than the New Jersey Department of Transportation), local government unit, or publicly funded entity acquires real property in a way that displaces people, businesses, or farm operations, it must provide relocation payments and assistance as outlined in N.J.A.C. 5:11-3 and 4. If federal funds are involved in the acquisition, the higher of the applicable federal or state benefit levels governs. Importantly, an acquiring entity cannot sidestep these obligations by requiring a property owner to vacate the building before the acquisition is finalized, and eligibility is measured from the date of the first written purchase offer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners whose buildings are targeted for acquisition under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-2.2 should be aware that the acquiring agency's relocation obligations attach as of the date of the first written offer to purchase. Operators and owners generally document the timeline of any written offers carefully, since that date establishes eligibility for displaced occupants. A compliant acquiring entity does not condition or delay relocation benefits by requiring the owner to vacate tenants before the transaction closes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-2.2, tenants displaced by a government or publicly funded acquisition of their building have a right to relocation payments and assistance, with eligibility beginning on the date the acquiring agency made its first written purchase offer. Tenants can look to N.J.A.C. 5:11-3 and 4 for the specific types of payments and assistance that must be provided, and if federal funds were used in the acquisition, the higher federal benefit level applies. Those who believe their relocation rights have not been honored may consider contacting the acquiring agency directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with New Jersey relocation law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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