Anyone in NJ with familiar with law on "rent withholding"?

[Johann Jells]

This tenant told me in mid December "I don't have it". I filed the papers and have a court date for 2/25. I just had my 1st contact with the tenant in 6 weeks, and he's claiming now he hasn't paid because of my "poor maintenance". I thought the door was closed on this kind of crap, that to "rent strike" you had to put it in escrow or they'd throw your argument out. Anyone know the law on this in NJ?

[Ankit Duggal]

Johann Jells I am not a lawyer so cannot give advice on this matter. But your understanding is correct. The tenant would have to put the money into an escrow account or post all back rent with the court. I can send you some reading resources that will better answer you question Just send me a message to my inbox.