New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act and Truth in Renting laws provide strong tenant protections. The state has specific requirements for security deposits, lease disclosures, and detailed eviction procedures.
Security Deposit
Limit: 1.5 months' rent for security deposits, plus additional pet deposit allowed.
Return Period: 30 days after termination of tenancy. Must provide itemized statement of damages and deposit must be held in separate interest-bearing account.
Rent Increases
No statutory requirement for month-to-month tenancies, but 30 days is customary. Must follow lease terms for fixed-term leases.
Entry Notice
Reasonable notice required as specified in lease, typically 24 hours except in emergencies.
Key Statutes
- New Jersey Statutes §46:8-19 - Security Deposits
- New Jersey Statutes §46:8-21.1 - Truth in Renting Act
- New Jersey Statutes §2A:18-61.1 - Anti-Eviction Act
- New Jersey Statutes §46:8-27 - Landlord Obligations
Common Issues
- Not holding deposits in interest-bearing accounts
- Not returning deposits with interest within 30 days
- Failure to provide Truth in Renting statement
- Not providing itemized deductions
- Improper eviction procedures under Anti-Eviction Act
Documents for New Jersey
- New Jersey security deposit demand letter ($29, cites N.J. Stat. § 46:8-21.1)