N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8C-1 et seq. § 46:8C-20
Duties of private residential leasehold community owner
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11. The owner of the private residential leasehold community land shall notify in writing each owner of a home therein or, if a homeowners' association has been established under the provisions of this act, the directors or trustees of the association, of any application by the owner of the private residential leasehold community land for a variance within 10 days after the filing for such variance with the approving authority, if the granting of such variance would result in the removal of the homes or relocation of the homeowners residing in that private residential leasehold community. L.1991,c.483,s.11; amended 1995,c.365,s.11.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8C-1 et seq. § 46:8C-20, when the owner of a private residential leasehold community land files for a zoning variance that could result in the removal of homes or the relocation of residents, that owner must provide written notice to each individual homeowner—or to the directors or trustees of any established homeowners' association—within 10 days of filing the variance application with the approving authority. This rule ensures that affected residents or their representatives receive timely information about land-use actions that could displace them. The notice requirement applies regardless of whether a homeowners' association exists in the community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers of private residential leasehold communities in New Jersey should be aware that N.J.S.A. 46:8C-1 et seq. § 46:8C-20 imposes a strict 10-day written notice obligation triggered by the filing of a variance application that could lead to home removal or resident relocation. Compliant operators typically maintain current contact information for all homeowners and, where applicable, for the officers of any established homeowners' association, so that notice can be delivered promptly upon filing. Keeping documentation of when and how notice was sent 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. 46:8C-1 et seq. § 46:8C-20 gives homeowners in private residential leasehold communities—or their homeowners' association representatives—the right to receive written notice within 10 days whenever the community land owner files a variance that could result in the removal of homes or relocation of residents. If a homeowner believes this notice was not provided as required, they may consider raising the omission with the approving authority reviewing the variance application, or contacting a tenant-rights or housing organization familiar with New Jersey leasehold community law. Understanding this right can help residents stay informed about land-use proceedings that may directly affect their homes.
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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