Robert Maglies, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Estate of Bertha Guy, Defendant, and Sherri Jennings, Intervenor-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division and remanded, holding that a surviving family member who can demonstrate she was the functional equivalent of a co‑tenant is protected by the Anti‑Eviction Act from causeless eviction. The Court based its decision on a liberal construction of the remedial statute, legislative findings, and the facts showing continuous residence, financial contribution, and landlord consent.