New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law
Tribunal: Superior Court (Special Civil Part — Landlord/Tenant)
Notice Periods
| Situation | Notice Required |
|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 30 days to pay or quit |
| Month-to-month termination (no cause) | 30 days |
| Lease violation (cure or quit) | 30 days |
Security Deposit
Maximum 1.5 months' rent (N.J.S.A. § 46:8-21.2). Must be held in a NJ bank.
Grounds for Eviction
- Non-payment of rent
- Habitual late payment
- Disorderly conduct
- Lease violation
- Owner/family occupancy
- Substantial renovation
- Condemnation
Rent Control
Rent Control Applies
Many NJ municipalities have rent control: Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Trenton, Camden, Atlantic City, etc. Check your municipality.
Electronic Signatures
U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption
Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in New Jersey. Generate and e-sign a form →
Governing Statute
New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act (N.J.S.A. §§ 2A:18-61.1 et seq.) + Truth in Renting Act
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