N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-61.8
Conversion of multiple dwelling into condominium, cooperative or fee simple ownership; notice to and rights to tenants
Operative Text
Any owner who intends to convert a multiple dwelling as defined in P.L.1967, c. 76 (C. 55:13A-1 et seq.), other than a hotel or motel, or a mobile home park into a condominium or cooperative, or to fee simple ownership of the several dwelling units or park sites shall give the tenants 60 days' notice of his intention to convert and the full plan of the conversion prior to serving notice, provided for in section 3 of P.L.1974, c. 49 (C. 2A:18-61.2). A duplicate of the first such 60-day notice and full plan shall be transmitted to the clerk of the municipality at the same time. In the notice of intention to convert tenants shall be notified of their right to purchase ownership in the premises at a specified price in accordance with this section, and their other rights as tenants under this act in relation to the conversion of a building or park to a condominium, cooperative or fee simple ownership. A tenant in occupancy at the time of the notice of intention to convert shall have the exclusive right to purchase his unit, the shares of stock allocated thereto or the park site, as the case may be, for the first 90 days after such notice that such purchase could be made during which time the unit or site shall not be shown to a third party unless the tenant has in writing waived the right to purchase. L.1975, c. 311, s. 5, eff. Feb. 19, 1976. Amended by L.1981, c. 8, s. 4, eff. Jan. 26, 1981.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.8, when an owner of a multiple dwelling (excluding hotels and motels) or a mobile home park plans to convert the property to condominium, cooperative, or fee simple ownership, the law requires that tenants receive at least 60 days' written notice of the intention to convert along with the full conversion plan before any eviction notice can be served. A copy of that notice and plan must simultaneously be filed with the municipal clerk. Tenants living in the property at the time of the notice are granted an exclusive 90-day right of first purchase for their unit or park site, during which the unit may not be shown to outside buyers unless the tenant has waived that right in writing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners planning a conversion covered by N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.8 generally ensure that the full conversion plan is prepared and delivered to each tenant at least 60 days before any eviction or displacement notice is issued, and that a duplicate of that notice and plan is filed with the municipal clerk on the same day. During the 90-day exclusive purchase window that follows, compliant operators refrain from showing a tenant's unit to prospective third-party buyers unless the tenant has provided a written waiver of the right to purchase. Maintaining clear, dated records of notice delivery, municipal filings, and any written waivers is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
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:18-61.8 gives tenants in a multiple dwelling or mobile home park the right to receive at least 60 days' advance written notice — including the full conversion plan — before an owner can proceed with converting the property to condominium, cooperative, or fee simple ownership. Tenants who are in occupancy when that notice is delivered hold an exclusive 90-day right to purchase their own unit or park site, and the owner is not permitted to show the unit to outside buyers during that window without a written waiver from the tenant. Tenants who believe these notice or purchase-right requirements have not been followed may raise the violation as a defense in any related court proceeding, file a complaint with their local municipality, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New Jersey conversion law.
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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