Cal. Civ. Code § 5:11-7.1
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(a) Whenever a landlord intends to terminate a tenancy because of enforcement of building, housing or health codes, public acquisition of the premises or participation in a government-sponsored program of voluntary rehabilitation, including, without limitation, new construction, the landlord shall give written notice of his intent to the tenant. 1. This notice shall specify in detail the reasons why the landlord wants the tenant to vacate the premises. 2. Unless N.J.A.C. 5:11-7.2 shall apply, the notice shall include the following statement in capital letters: I AM ASKING YOU TO MOVE BECAUSE OF GOVERNMENT ACTION. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANICAL AND OTHER BENEFITS UNDER THE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND RESIDENTIAL EVICTION ACTS (N.J.S.A. 52:31B-1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 20:4-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 et seq.). YOU MAY CALL THE RELOCATION OFFICE AT (giving the accurate address and the telephone number of the person responsible for the relocation in this area).
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-7.1, when a landlord seeks to end a tenancy due to government-driven circumstances—such as building or housing code enforcement, public acquisition of the property, or a government-sponsored rehabilitation or construction program—the landlord must provide the tenant with written notice explaining the specific reasons for the requested vacancy. Unless a separate provision (N.J.A.C. 5:11-7.2) applies, that notice must also include a prominently displayed statement informing the tenant that government-sponsored relocation assistance and other benefits may be available under New Jersey law. The rule ensures tenants receive both a clear explanation and a pointer to potential financial and practical support before they are asked to leave.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:11-7.1 generally prepare a written notice that identifies, in specific detail, the government-related reason compelling the tenancy termination—whether that is a code-enforcement action, a public acquisition, or a voluntary rehabilitation program. Where N.J.A.C. 5:11-7.2 does not apply, compliant operators include the required capital-letter statement directing tenants to the local relocation office, with the accurate address and telephone number of the responsible contact. Maintaining documentation of the notice and its delivery is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with 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. § 5:11-7.1 gives tenants the right to receive a written explanation whenever a landlord seeks to end a tenancy for government-related reasons, such as code enforcement or property acquisition. Unless N.J.A.C. 5:11-7.2 applies, that notice must also direct tenants to the local relocation office and inform them that financial and other benefits may be available under New Jersey's Relocation Assistance and Residential Eviction Acts. Tenants who believe they did not receive a proper notice, or who want to learn more about potential relocation benefits, may contact the relocation office referenced in the notice, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consult with an attorney familiar with New Jersey housing 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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