N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8C-1 et seq. § 46:8C-14.1
Violations; remedies and penalties
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10. a. If a landowner sells or is preparing to sell a private residential leasehold community land and has not complied with the requirements of P.L.1991, c.483 (C.46:8C-10 et seq.), any resident homeowner or the Attorney General, or both, may file an action in the Superior Court, Law Division, in the county in which the private residential leasehold community is located to enforce the requirements of P.L.1991, c.483 (C.46:8C-10 et seq.). In any such action, the court may grant any relief it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, declaratory and injunctive relief, voiding of the sale of the land, actual damages, and punitive damages, and shall award reasonable attorney fees if the resident homeowners prevail. b. A violation of P.L.1991, c.483 (C.46:8C-10 et seq.) shall constitute an unlawful practice pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-2), and a landowner who violates P.L.1991, c.483 (C.46:8C-10 et seq.) shall be subject to all remedies and penalties available pursuant to P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). L.2025, c.362, s.10.
Section 46:8C-14.1 of New Jersey law establishes what happens when a landowner in a private residential leasehold community fails to follow the sale-notification and resident-opportunity requirements of P.L.1991, c.483. Under this provision, a violation can be pursued in Superior Court by affected resident homeowners or the Attorney General, and a court may award a wide range of remedies—including voiding the sale, actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees if residents prevail. The provision also classifies such violations as unlawful practices under New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, exposing the landowner to that statute's full range of penalties and remedies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landowners operating or selling private residential leasehold communities should be aware that N.J.S.A. 46:8C-14.1 attaches serious legal consequences to any failure to comply with the procedural requirements of P.L.1991, c.483 before or during a sale. Compliant operators generally ensure that all required notices, disclosures, and resident-opportunity steps are completed and documented well before any sale transaction closes. Because violations are treated as unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act, the exposure extends beyond the real estate transaction itself and can include statutory penalties available under that separate body of law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Resident homeowners in a private residential leasehold community have standing under N.J.S.A. 46:8C-14.1 to file a Superior Court action if a landowner sells or prepares to sell community land without following the requirements of P.L.1991, c.483. If residents prevail, the court is required to award reasonable attorney fees, and may also grant relief such as voiding the sale, actual damages, or punitive damages. Residents may also explore filing a complaint through the Attorney General's office, which has independent authority to bring an enforcement action under this same provision, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with leasehold community law for general information about available paths.
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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