# N.J. Stat. § 40:65-7: Municipality to make improvement on neglect of owner; contracts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 40:65-7
- **Heading:** Municipality to make improvement on neglect of owner; contracts
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 65 / Section 65-7

## Text

In any case in which the owner or owners of the real estate affected are required to bear the whole cost of the improvement after the passage of the ordinance therefor, and notice given as in sections 40:65-2 to 40:65-5 of this Title directed, the owner of any real estate affected by such improvement shall fail to make such improvement as required by the ordinance, or in any case in which the whole cost of said improvement is not to be borne by the owner or owners of the real estate affected thereby, the governing body may cause the improvement to be made under supervision of the proper municipal officer, or may award a contract or contracts therefor. Amended by L.1958, c. 133, p. 635, s. 3, eff. July 29, 1958.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-1 Ordinances for cost; conformance to grade; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-2 Notice of improvement; contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-3 Service of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-4 Publication of notice where service impossible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-5 Proof of service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-6 Notice of improvement unnecessary where notice of ordinance given](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-7 Municipality to make improvement on neglect of owner; contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-8 Costs; record filed; apportionment and assessment; notice to owners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9 Assessments a lien; collection and enforcement; installments; errors immaterial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.1 Repair or reconstruction of sidewalks at public expense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.2 Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.3 Appropriations and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.4 Repair or reconstruction of curbs at public expense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.5 Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.5.md)

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