Frequently Asked Questions By Landlord

Can I have the tenant evicted for non-payment of rent?

Yes. An eviction action can be initiated for tenant’s failure to pay rent due and owing, which is in violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(a).

Neighbors and/or other tenants in the building complaint of the tenant making noise and playing loud music late at night. What recourse do I have?

The tenant can be evicted for being disorderly, which is in violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(b).

The lease does not allow for sublease of the rental property, but the tenant did sublease it. What steps can I take legally?

Your tenant can be evicted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(e).

If the tenant breaches a provision of the lease, can I accelerate all the rent to become due?

No, however, the tenant can be evicted for breach of agreement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(e).

The tenant caused damage to the rental property in excess of the security deposit amount. Can I sue the tenant for the additional amount of the repairs?

Yes. In addition, the tenant can be evicted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(c).

The tenant pays rent late every month? What can I do get the rent paid on time?

You can take action to have the tenant evicted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(j).

The tenant has refused to pay rent after receiving a reasonable increase? What can I do?

You can have the tenant evicted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(f).

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