New Jersey Residential Lease Agreement
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New Jersey Legal Requirements
Key NJ statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Truth in Renting Act (NJSA 46:8-45 et seq.) requires standard disclosure to tenants
- Security deposit: capped at 1.5 months' rent (NJSA 46:8-21.2)
- Landlord must return deposit within 30 days of lease termination with itemized deductions
- Required: lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 properties
- Required: landlord registration with municipality — failure limits ability to evict
- Habitability warranty: landlord must maintain the premises (NJSA 2A:42-85 et seq.)
Restrictions & Limits
- Anti-Eviction Act (NJSA 2A:18-61.1): requires just cause to evict any residential tenant — even without a lease
- Rent control ordinances exist in many NJ municipalities — check local rules
- Landlords cannot discriminate against Section 8 voucher holders (source of income discrimination is prohibited)
Notice Requirements
Month-to-month: one month's written notice required to terminate; fixed-term: lease expires at end of term
Official Statute References
Primary New Jersey statutes governing this document type.
New Jersey Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under New Jersey law.
Does New Jersey require just cause to evict a tenant?
Yes. New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act (NJSA 2A:18-61.1) requires landlords to have just cause to evict residential tenants in most circumstances. Just cause includes nonpayment of rent, lease violations, and disorderly conduct. Landlords cannot simply evict without a valid legal reason, even for month-to-month tenants.
What is the security deposit limit in New Jersey?
New Jersey caps security deposits at 1.5 months' rent under NJSA 46:8-21.2. The deposit must be held in a separate account and the landlord must provide the tenant with information about where it is held within 30 days. The deposit must be returned within 30 days of tenancy end.
Does New Jersey have rent control?
New Jersey does not have a statewide rent control law, but many municipalities — including Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trenton, and others — have their own rent control ordinances. Always check local rules before setting rent or raising it for an existing tenant.
Can New Jersey landlords refuse to rent to Section 8 tenants?
No. New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (LAD, NJSA 10:5-1 et seq.) prohibits discrimination based on 'source of lawful income,' which includes Section 8 housing vouchers. Landlords must consider Section 8 applicants using the same criteria as other applicants.
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