We have just been made aware that our tenant in NJ made false statements on his lease application. Would this void the lease?

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   James Eschen

   Santa Cruz Landlord / Tenant Lawyer

   Contributor Level 16

   Answered February 15, 2013 16:53. This is a question of New Jersey law, about which I make no claims of knowledge.
   
   Speaking generally, you would have a right to evict him under two circumstances. First, you could evict him if the lease stated that any misrepresentation on the application would be a breach of the lease. Second, you could evict him if the misrepresentation somehow caused you damage.
   
   Consult New Jersey counsel.

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