N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.10
Removal of tenant to allow conversion to cooperative or condominium; moving expense compensation
Operative Text
Any tenant receiving notice under section 3 g. of P.L.1974, c. 49 who is not evicted for any cause under this act other than under section 3 g. shall receive from the owner moving expense compensation of waiver of payment of 1 month's rent. L.1975, c. 311, s. 7, eff. Feb. 19, 1976.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.10, when a tenant receives a notice of removal because a landlord is converting a residential property to a cooperative or condominium (as described in section 3 g. of P.L.1974, c. 49), and that tenant is not being evicted for any other cause under the act, the owner is required to provide compensation for moving expenses. This compensation takes the form of either a direct payment for moving costs or a waiver of one month's rent. The provision establishes a financial obligation on the part of the property owner tied specifically to conversion-related displacement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners pursuing a cooperative or condominium conversion in New Jersey should be aware that N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.10 requires them to provide affected tenants with moving expense compensation when issuing removal notices under section 3 g. of P.L.1974, c. 49. Compliant operators generally document the form of compensation offered—either a direct moving expense payment or a one-month rent waiver—and ensure it is delivered to each qualifying tenant. Keeping clear records of which tenants received notices and what compensation was provided helps demonstrate compliance with this statutory obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.10, tenants who receive a removal notice related to a cooperative or condominium conversion—and who are not being evicted for any other cause under the act—have a right to moving expense compensation from the property owner, either as a direct payment or as a waiver of one month's rent. If an owner fails to provide this compensation, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation as a defense in eviction proceedings or to pursue a complaint through appropriate New Jersey housing or court channels. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New Jersey landlord-tenant law can help clarify what options may be available in a given situation.
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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