Question for NJ landlords

[Rashad Ellis]

Question for NJ investors.

When does a 30 day notice to quit take affect? Is it 30 days after service? Or is it the next rent due date on or after 30 days? If I serve it tomorrow (2/5/24), should the move out date say by March 6? Or should it say April 1?

[Earl White]

In NJ, "30-days" is technically not the standard. The standard is 1-month for some types of evictions. If the lease renews during that period, they receive another period. This is why as @Shawn Mcenteer to be on the safe side to give a full additional months notice to avoid any disputes is great.

Eviction laws are strictly enforced - so better to not play loose. Depending on the reason you are noticing, time periods may vary as well.  NJSA 2A:18-61.2.

"A landlord seeking to evict a tenant must satisfy one of the requirements defined in New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act. In promulgating the Act, the Legislature noted that its purpose was to limit evictions to situations in which a landlord had reasonable grounds and provided suitable notice. As remedial legislation, the terms of the Act are strictly enforced." 6404 PARK AVE., LLC v. THERESA BETANCOURT.