N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.40

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Operative Text

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.40
1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Tenant Protection Act of 1992."

L.1991,c.509,s.1.
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Plain English

Section 2A:18-61.40 of N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. establishes the official short title of a New Jersey statute enacted in 1991: the 'Tenant Protection Act of 1992.' This provision is purely a naming clause, giving the broader act a recognizable title for citation and reference purposes. It does not itself create rights or obligations, but it anchors the formal name under which the full statute is known.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in New Jersey should be aware that the broader statute referenced under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.40 is formally titled the 'Tenant Protection Act of 1992.' Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full act under this name, as it governs a range of tenant-related protections. Knowing the statute's official title helps operators correctly identify and reference the applicable law in lease documents, notices, and legal proceedings.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

The provision found at N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.40 establishes that the governing statute is officially called the 'Tenant Protection Act of 1992,' which is the name tenants may encounter when researching their rights or reviewing legal documents in New Jersey. While this particular section is only a naming clause, the broader act it titles contains substantive protections that tenants may be able to raise in disputes or enforcement contexts. Tenants seeking to understand those protections can consult tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with the Tenant Protection Act of 1992.

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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