Property Management

When a NJ commercial tenant fails to comply with the lease's permitted-use clause by operating a different business type in the space, the landlord may:

AOnly increase the rent
BIssue a notice of default, demand cure of the lease violation, and pursue eviction if the tenant fails to comply✓ Correct
COnly report to the NJREC
DOnly seek a zoning variance on the tenant's behalf

Explanation

A commercial tenant who violates the permitted-use clause is in breach of the lease. The landlord may issue a notice of default, provide a cure period, and if the violation is not cured, proceed with eviction proceedings in accordance with the lease and NJ law.

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