N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.22
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This amendatory and supplementary act shall be known and may be cited as the "Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act." L.1981, c. 226, s. 1, eff. July 27, 1981.
Section 2A:18-61.22 of N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. establishes the official short title of a New Jersey law: the 'Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act.' This provision does not itself create rights or obligations but gives the broader statute its formal name, which is used when referencing or citing the law in legal and administrative contexts. The Act as a whole is designed to provide housing protections for qualifying senior citizens and disabled tenants in New Jersey.
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Property owners and managers operating in New Jersey should be aware that the law formally titled the 'Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act' — cited as N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.22 — governs certain eviction and tenancy protections for eligible senior and disabled residents. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of this Act to understand which tenants may qualify for protected tenancy status. Keeping records and policies aligned with the Act's requirements helps ensure that management practices reflect the protections the statute affords.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who are senior citizens or have disabilities may have special protections under the law formally known as the 'Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act,' established at N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.22. This short-title provision is the entry point for the broader statute, which contains the substantive rights and eligibility criteria that may apply to qualifying renters in New Jersey. Tenants seeking to understand whether they qualify for protections under this Act may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office 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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