Prospect Point Gardens Inc. v. Timoshenko

HAYSER, J.T.C.,

(temporarily assigned).

The central issue presented in this case is whether a landlord loses his right to maintain an action under the notice requirements of N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1f when he integrates notice of a rental increase with other substantive changes in tenant’s renewal lease. This issue has not been dealt with in any reported decisions.

The essential facts are not in dispute. On December 15, 1995, the defendants were served with a written notice terminating tenancy and demanding possession of their residential apartment on the last day of their lease term, February 1,…