N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-9.8
Notice relative to public housing leases
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5. Where the leased premises are under the control of a public housing authority or redevelopment agency, the victim of domestic violence shall give notice in accordance with any relevant regulations pertaining to public housing leases. When the terms of the tenancy are controlled by a publicly-funded housing assistance contract, notice and security deposit terms, requirements, and protections shall conform and be subject to restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by State or federal law. L.2008, c.111, s.5.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-9.8, when a rental unit is managed by a public housing authority or redevelopment agency, a domestic violence victim who seeks to terminate or modify a tenancy must follow the notice procedures set by the applicable public housing regulations rather than standard private-lease rules. Similarly, when a tenancy is supported by a publicly-funded housing assistance contract, both the notice requirements and security deposit rules must align with any restrictions or requirements imposed by State or federal law. This provision ensures that the special protections available to domestic violence victims are administered consistently with the broader regulatory framework governing public and subsidized housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Public housing authorities and redevelopment agencies operating under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-9.8 generally maintain notice procedures specifically tailored to their regulatory environment, and compliant operators ensure those procedures are clearly documented and made available to tenants. When a unit is covered by a publicly-funded housing assistance contract, operators typically review applicable State and federal program requirements to confirm that notice timelines and security deposit handling conform to those external rules. Keeping current with the relevant public housing regulations and assistance-contract terms is a standard practice for operators managing these types of units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-9.8 recognizes that domestic violence victims living in public housing or subsidized units have notice rights that are shaped by the specific regulations governing their housing program, which may differ from the rules that apply to private rentals. If you are a domestic violence victim in a public housing or assistance-contract unit, the notice and security deposit protections available to you are determined by a combination of this provision and the applicable State or federal program rules. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with public housing regulations, as well as your local legal aid office, can help you understand which specific procedures apply to your housing situation.
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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