no fixed period nonpayment notice.
Under the Anti-Eviction Act, a landlord needs good cause to evict. Nonpayment has no fixed pre-suit notice period, but most other grounds require specific notices and notice to cease.
What this means for you: New Jersey is one of the most tenant-protective states: no-cause evictions are largely barred for covered units.
Your next step: If served, appear in court; tenants can often cure nonpayment by paying before the lockout.
Source: N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.1 (Anti-Eviction Act). Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More New Jersey rights: New Jersey security deposit · New Jersey repairs · New Jersey entry notice · New Jersey rent increase.
Eviction in nearby states: New York (14 days nonpayment notice) · Pennsylvania (10 days nonpayment notice) · Delaware (5 days nonpayment notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026