N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.37
Severability
Operative Text
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this amendatory and supplementary act is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this act, but shall be confined in its effect to the section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this act directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered. L.1981, c. 226, s. 18, eff. July 27, 1981.
N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.37 is a severability clause within New Jersey's landlord-tenant law. It establishes that if any individual portion of the act is found unconstitutional or legally invalid by a court, only that specific portion is affected — the rest of the law continues in full force. This provision ensures that a successful legal challenge to one part of the statute does not unravel the entire act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.37, the broader landlord-tenant statutory framework remains intact even if a court strikes down a particular section. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other provisions of the act regardless of any legal challenges to isolated parts. Staying informed about which specific provisions may be under legal scrutiny helps property managers understand which obligations remain fully operative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.37 means that tenant protections built into New Jersey's landlord-tenant law are not automatically eliminated if one part of the statute is successfully challenged in court. Rights and remedies established in other sections of the act generally remain available even when a specific provision is invalidated. Tenants seeking to understand how a court ruling on one part of the law affects their situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service.
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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