Cal. Civ. Code § 5:11-7.2
Additional notice for proceedings under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(g)
Operative Text
(a) In cases arising under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1g(1) or g(3), the following statement shall be included in the notice in capital letters: I MUST GIVE YOU THIS NOTICE BECAUSE I PLAN TO SEEK EVICTION UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL EVICTION LAW (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1) AND THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. THE CAUSE FOR WHICH I WANT YOU TO LEAVE IS THE FOLLOWING: (1) THAT I WANT TO PERMANENTLY BOARD UP OR DEMOLISH THE UNIT YOU ARE LIVING IN BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN CITED FOR SUBSTANTIAL VIOLATIONS AND IT IS ECONOMICALLY UNFEASIBLE FOR ME TO ELIMINATE THE VIOLATIONS, OR (3) THAT I HAVE BEEN CITED BY LOCAL OR STATE HOUSE INSPECTORS FOR ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY AND THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION IS TO REMOVE THE TENANT. I AM ENTITLED TO TRY TO EVICT YOU IN THE COURTS 90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU RECEIVE A SUMMONS TO APPEAR IN COURT AND FAIL TO APPEAR YOU ARE LIKELY TO LOSE YOUR CASE BECAUSE YOU AREN'T THERE. HOWEVER, IN NO CASE CAN THE JUDGE EVICT YOU AND ISSUE A WARRANT FOR POSSESSION UNLESS THE RELOCATION LAWS HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL 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 et seq.) YOU MAY CALL THE RELOCATION OFFICE AT __________ (giving the accurate address and the telephone number of the person responsible for relocation in this area). (b) In cases arising under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(g)2, the following statement shall be included in the notice in capital letters: I MUST GIVE YOU THIS NOTICE BECAUSE I PLAN TO SEEK EVICTION UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL EVICTION LAW (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1) AND THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. THE CAUSE FOR WHICH I WANT YOU TO LEAVE IS THAT I WANT TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL OR STATE HOUSING INSPECTORS WHO HAVE CITED ME FOR SUBSTANTIAL VIOLATIONS AND IT IS UNFEASIBLE TO COMPLY WITHOUT REMOVING THE TENANTS. I AM ENTITLED TO TRY TO EVICT YOU IN THE COURTS 90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU RECEIVE A SUMMONS TO APPEAR IN COURT AND FAIL TO APPEAR, YOU ARE LIKELY TO LOSE YOUR CASES BECAUSE YOU AREN'T THERE. HOWEVER, IN NO CASE CAN THE JUDGE EVICT YOU AND ISSUE A WARRANT FOR POSSESSION UNLESS THE RELOCATION LAWS HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.
N.J.A.C. § 5:11-7.2 requires landlords to include specific, verbatim capital-letter statements in eviction notices when the grounds for eviction involve demolition, boarding up, illegal occupancy corrections, or compliance with housing code violations under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(g). The notice must inform tenants that eviction proceedings cannot begin for at least 90 days after the notice date, and that a court cannot issue a warrant for possession unless applicable relocation laws have been satisfied. Tenants may also be entitled to financial and other benefits under New Jersey's Relocation Assistance and Residential Eviction Acts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-7.2, landlords pursuing eviction on grounds covered by N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) are required to include the exact capital-letter notice language specified in the regulation, tailored to the applicable subsection. Compliant operators ensure the notice accurately identifies the cause for eviction, includes the correct relocation office contact information, and is served no fewer than 90 days before initiating court proceedings. Landlords generally also confirm that all relocation law requirements are met before seeking a warrant for possession, since the regulation explicitly conditions court-ordered eviction on that compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:11-7.2 provides tenants with important procedural protections when facing eviction for housing code violations, demolition, or illegal occupancy corrections: the landlord must wait at least 90 days after delivering the required notice before pursuing court action, and a judge cannot issue a warrant for possession unless relocation laws have been followed. Tenants who receive this type of notice may be eligible for financial assistance and other benefits under New Jersey's Relocation Assistance and Residential Eviction Acts, and the notice itself must include a relocation office contact number. Tenants can explore their rights by contacting the relocation office listed on the notice, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney familiar with N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(g).
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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