Property Management
A NJ commercial landlord whose tenant fails to pay rent may pursue which of the following remedies?
AImmediately change the locks
BFile for eviction in the Special Civil Part or Law Division depending on the amount in controversy, and seek a money judgment for unpaid rent✓ Correct
CSeize the tenant's personal property without court approval
DHave the police remove the tenant immediately
Explanation
Commercial landlords in NJ must use the court process to evict non-paying tenants and obtain money judgments for unpaid rent. Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing property) is illegal and exposes the landlord to liability.
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