# N.J. Stat. § 46:8-7: Buildings on leased premises totally destroyed by fire or otherwise; lease terminated

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C8_S8-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 46:8-7
- **Heading:** Buildings on leased premises totally destroyed by fire or otherwise; lease terminated
- **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 8-7

## Text

Whenever any building or buildings erected on leased premises shall be totally destroyed by fire or otherwise, without the fault of the lessee, the rent shall be paid up to the time of such destruction, and then, and from thenceforth, the lease shall cease and come to an end. This section shall not extend or apply to cases wherein the parties have otherwise stipulated in their agreement of lease.

## 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. § 46:8-5 Judicial sale of leased interests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T46_C8_S8-5.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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