The suit was filed last August against Joseph Centanni, of Mountainside says he demanded sexual favors from tenants since 2005.
Last March, Centenni -- who owns hundreds of rental units scattered across 18 properties in Elizabeth -- was slapped with 13 more criminal charges out of Union County accusing him of similar behavior.
Following the latest criminal charges, Centanni's lawyers requested a stay in the civil case, which was apparently granted Monday, NJ.com says.
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