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Landlord registration statement

A form New Jersey landlords file that lists the owner, managing agent, an emergency contact, and mortgage holders. Non-owner-occupied one- and two-unit rentals file with the town clerk; buildings with three or more units file with DCA.

New Jersey example

Your landlord owns a two-family house in Camden and doesn't live there, so they must file a registration statement with the city clerk and give you a copy in writing. If they file to evict you without registering, the court must hold the case for up to 90 days so they can comply, then dismiss it if they don't.

Official source

Truth in Renting: A guide to the rights and responsibilities of residential tenants and landlords in New Jersey (NJ Department of Community Affairs)

This is a plain-English summary. Rules and dollar amounts change, so check the official source or a professional before you file or sign anything.

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