New Jersey Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
0 days
Lease Violation
1-month Notice to Quit after Notice to Cease (varies by violation type).
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the required statutory notice period expires.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant must appear on the hearing date; written answers not required.
Hearing timeline
Hearings typically occur 2–6 weeks after filing depending on county.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only a court officer may execute the warrant of removal; self-help is illegal.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
0 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
1-month Notice to Quit after Notice to Cease (varies by violation type).
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the required statutory notice period expires.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant must appear on the hearing date; written answers not required.
Hearing Timeline
Hearings typically occur 2–6 weeks after filing depending on county.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only a court officer may execute the warrant of removal; self-help is illegal.
Legal Citations
- N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.2
- New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act