Eviction Notice Requirements in New Jersey
In New Jersey, most residential tenants can be evicted only for good cause under the Anti-Eviction Act; no notice to quit is required for nonpayment, and lease violations require a written notice to cease followed by one month's notice to quit.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
New Jersey at a glance
- Notice for unpaid rent
- No fixed period
- No notice to quit required for nonpayment; landlord may file once rent is unpaid
- Notice for a lease violation
- No fixed period
- Written notice to cease, then one month's notice to quit if the violation continues
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- No fixed period
- No-fault termination not allowed for covered tenancies; good cause required (Anti-Eviction Act)
The rules in New Jersey
How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in New Jersey?
New Jersey rule: No notice to quit required for nonpayment; landlord may file once rent is unpaid.
How much notice is required to evict for a lease violation in New Jersey?
New Jersey rule: Written notice to cease, then one month's notice to quit if the violation continues.
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month tenancy in New Jersey?
New Jersey rule: No-fault termination not allowed for covered tenancies; good cause required (Anti-Eviction Act).
Where do the New Jersey rules for eviction notices come from?
They come from N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.2 Removal of residential tenants; required notice and N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 Grounds for removal of tenants. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
What this means in practice
A notice is usually the first step, not the eviction itself. A landlord generally needs a court order before a tenant can be removed, and changing the locks or cutting utilities to force a tenant out is not allowed in most states.
Serve the notice the way state law requires, keep a copy and proof of delivery, and count the days carefully: some states skip weekends and holidays.
Tenants who receive a notice can often stop the process by paying or fixing the problem within the notice period. Local legal aid offices can explain the options.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.