Q: Is a apartment manager allowed to threaten to evict you with no grounds in doing so in NJ
I have been threaten with eviction with no ground in doing so. The only thing I have done wrong in this mid rise building is 4 years ago when I moved in the next store tenant said my tv sound was to loud she is bed ridden and her bedroom was right to mind the sound level was at 55 db's and last month I left a shopping card outside my door because my blood pressure was 190 / 90, The manager does threatens all tenants again with no good reason. Plus a drug lord was selling drugs out of building for 5 years and she couldn't evict him? When is ok to threaten people she doesn't mean is just says it to scare people
A: He can threaten but he cannot evict without complying with all NJ statutory requirements. These is no self help in NJ. All evictions must be the result of a Court hearing. Your lead has a provision for quiet enjoyment. If the Manager’s constant threat becomes annoying, you have a claim against the manager nor breach of the lease. Also if any of the statements become threatening or improper, go to local police and file a complaint against the manager.
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