N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.49: Applicability of protected tenancy

10. The protected tenancy status authorized under the provisions of this act shall not be applicable to any qualified tenant until such time as the owner has filed his conversion recording. The protected tenancy status shall automatically apply as soon as a tenant receives notice of qualification and the landlord files his conversion recording. The conversion recording shall not be filed until after the registration of conversion.

L.1991,c.509,s.10.