Cal. Civ. Code § 5:11-3.2
Moving expenses; residential
Operative Text
(a) An eligible person who is displaced from a dwelling unit and moves his or her personal property therefrom shall receive either: 1. The actual reasonable moving expenses incurred; or 2. A fixed payment, based on the number of rooms in the unit, not to exceed $ 300.00 and a $ 200.00 dislocation allowance. (b) Moving expenses shall not be considered unreasonable due to distance if the distance is 50 miles or less. For good cause, a move of more than 50 miles may be deemed reasonable by the displacing agency.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-3.2, a person who is displaced from a residential dwelling and relocates their personal property is entitled to compensation for moving costs. That compensation takes one of two forms: reimbursement of actual, reasonable moving expenses, or a fixed payment scaled to the number of rooms in the unit (capped at $300) plus a $200 dislocation allowance. A move of 50 miles or less is automatically considered reasonable in terms of distance, and moves beyond 50 miles may still qualify if the displacing agency finds good cause.
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Property owners or managers acting as or working with a displacing agency under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-3.2 generally ensure that each eligible displaced resident is offered a clear choice between actual-expense reimbursement and the fixed-payment option. Compliant operators document the number of rooms in the affected unit to calculate the correct fixed payment ceiling and maintain records supporting any good-cause determination for moves exceeding 50 miles. Keeping thorough relocation files helps demonstrate that displaced residents received the benefits to which they were entitled under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:11-3.2 gives eligible displaced tenants the right to choose between having their actual reasonable moving costs reimbursed or receiving a fixed payment (up to $300 based on room count) plus a $200 dislocation allowance. Tenants whose move falls within 50 miles should be aware that distance alone cannot be used to deny the claim as unreasonable, and those moving farther may still qualify if the displacing agency recognizes good cause. Displaced tenants who believe their moving-expense claim has been improperly denied or reduced can raise the issue with the displacing agency, consult the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' relocation assistance office, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available remedies.
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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