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New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Laws

A summary of New Jersey rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.

This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

Security deposit limit1.5 months rent initial; annual additional deposit capped at 10% of current deposit
Interest on deposit requiredYes
Deposit return deadline30 Days; shorter deadlines for certain displacement/domestic violence events days
Entry notice requiredReasonable notice; commonly 24 hours recommended; no universal fixed hours
Late fee limitNo statewide cap; 5-business-day statutory grace for certain seniors/disabled tenants
Late fee grace period5 business days for covered seniors/disabled; otherwise lease/local
Rent increase notice30 unless lease/local rent control requires more
Eviction notice periodNo notice generally required for nonpayment unless subsidized/local; good-cause notices vary

Required disclosures in New Jersey

  • • Federal lead-based paint
  • • Truth in Renting
  • • security deposit notice
  • • flood risk notice
  • • window guard/child protection where applicable
  • • lead-safe/rental registration where applicable

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