N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.12f: Abatement of nuisance, correction of defect, etc., by municipality; lien against premises

Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this act may also provide that the municipality, by resolution of its governing body, may abate a nuisance, correct a defect, or put the premises in proper condition so as to comply with the requirements of any municipal ordinance or State law applicable thereto, at the cost of the owner or lessor, and expend municipal funds for such purpose and charge the same against the premises, and the amount thereof as determined by the governing body of the municipality shall be a lien against the premises and collectible as provided in this act.

L.1962, c. 66, s. 6.