New Jersey Lease Agreement PDF
New Jersey at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: 1.5 months' rent · Deposit Return Deadline: 30 days (15 days if fire/flood displacement) · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month: 1 month (with just cause required)
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Lease Agreements in New Jersey
New Jersey landlord-tenant law is among the most tenant-protective in the country, governed by N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-21.1 et seq. and the Anti-Eviction Act. Security deposits are capped at 1.5 months' rent and must be returned within 30 days (or 15 days if the tenant moves due to fire or flood).
New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires just cause for eviction — landlords generally cannot terminate a tenancy without a legal reason. Many cities (Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken) also have local rent control ordinances.
New Jersey Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New Jersey Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | 1.5 months' rent |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 30 days (15 days if fire/flood displacement) |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month | 1 month (with just cause required) |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 30-Day Notice (for most tenants) |
| Just Cause for Eviction | Required statewide (Anti-Eviction Act) |
| Rent Control | No statewide; many cities have local programs |
| Governing Law | N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-21.1; Anti-Eviction Act |
New Jersey Legal Requirements
- Security deposit capped at 1.5 months' rent.
- Deposits must be held in an interest-bearing account; interest paid annually.
- Deposits must be returned within 30 days with itemized deductions.
- Just cause required for all evictions under the Anti-Eviction Act.
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- Landlord must disclose the name and address of the managing agent.
New Jersey Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New Jersey legal resources or your state legislature's official website.