N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-84
Nonapplicability to motor vehicles
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15. This act shall not be applicable to abandoned motor vehicles. L.1999,c.340,s.15.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-84, the abandoned-property act that governs landlord-tenant situations does not extend to abandoned motor vehicles. This means that any vehicle left behind on a property falls outside the scope of this particular statute and is instead subject to other applicable laws governing abandoned vehicles. The provision draws a clear boundary around what types of property the act covers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that N.J.S.A. 2A:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-84 explicitly excludes abandoned motor vehicles from the act's coverage. Compliant operators generally look to separate state or local regulations—rather than this act—when addressing vehicles left behind on their property. Keeping records of any abandoned vehicles and the steps taken to address them under the correct legal framework is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management.
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:18-51 et seq. § 2A:18-84 makes clear that this act's protections and procedures do not apply to abandoned motor vehicles, so tenants cannot rely on this statute if a dispute involves a vehicle left on the property. Tenants who have questions about how an abandoned vehicle on their rental property is being handled may want to look into New Jersey's motor vehicle abandonment laws or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Understanding which law applies to a given type of property can help tenants identify the appropriate avenue for raising concerns.
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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