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New Jersey Lease Agreements

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New Jersey Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit 1.5 months rent
Deposit Return Deadline 30 days
Late Fee Cap No statutory cap
Grace Period 5 days
Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days
Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days
Entry Notice New Jersey does not have a statute specifying required notice before landlord entry

New Jersey landlord-tenant law is governed by the New Jersey Tenant Protection Laws: N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 through 46:8-50 (Landlord-Tenant); N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 (Anti-Eviction Act). Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead paint disclosure (federal, pre-1978 housing), Truth in Renting statement: landlord must provide the NJ Department of Community Affairs 'Truth in Renting' statement to all new tenants (N.J.S.A. 46:8-45 through 46:8-50); available at nj.gov/dca, Flood zone disclosure: landlord must disclose if unit is in a FEMA-designated flood zone or has flooded in the past 10 years (N.J.S.A. 46:8-50), and more. Security deposits are capped at 1.5 months rent and must be returned within 30 days of tenancy termination. A 5-day grace period is required before late fees may be charged. New Jersey has rent control laws in some jurisdictions: New Jersey does not have statewide rent control, but state law expressly permits municipalities to enact rent control ordinances. Numerous cities and towns have rent control, including Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trenton, Fort Lee, Bayonne, East Orange, and many others. Landlords must check local municipal ordinances. The NJ Tenant Hotline (609-292-4080) can provide current local ordinance information.. Our documents are designed to comply with New Jersey law and include all required provisions.

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