# N.J. Stat. § 46:8-5: Judicial sale of leased interests

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C8_S8-5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 46:8-5
- **Heading:** Judicial sale of leased interests
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-5

## Text

The estate of any lessee of real estate, or of any estate or interest therein, for life or for a term not less than two years, the lease whereof shall have been recorded in the manner prescribed by law, shall be liable to sale under a judgment or decree, in like manner only as estates of freehold are liable to be sold thereunder.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 46:8-1 Attornments by tenant to strangers to title; effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C8_S8-1.md)
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- [N.J. Stat. § 46:8-9.3 Rules, regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C8_S8-9.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 46:8-9.4 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C8_S8-9.4.md)
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