New Jersey Landlord Tenant Rights 2024

What New Jersey landlords need to do

Landlords in New Jersey are not allowed to rent out their homes unless they meet basic health and safety standards. Here is a list of amenities and how they meet New Jersey’s standards for having a home:

Item	Has to Provide?	Has to Fix/Replace?
Heating/AC	Only Heating (Oct. 1- May 15)	Yes
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Kitchen Appliances	No	No
Garbage Containers/Removal	Only Containers	Only If Provided
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors	Yes	Yes
Mold	N/A	Yes
Pest Control	N/A	Yes

New Jersey renters have the right to ask for repairs

Landlords have to make fixes as soon as they are needed. In New Jersey, landlords have to fix problems within a “adequate” amount of time after getting written notice from renters through certified mail with a request for a return receipt.

New Jersey tenants can sue for costs or a court order to force the landlord to make fixes if repairs aren’t done on time. They can also fix things up and take the money off the rent.

What New Jersey Renters Need to do:

In addition to paying rent on time, people who live in New Jersey must:

Make sure the unit is safe and ready to live in.
Keep the outlets germ-free and clean.
Fix or maintain small things.
Do not bother other renters or neighbors.

Moving out in New Jersey

Tenants can be kicked out of their homes in New Jersey for the following reasons:

Rent Not Paid: If a tenant in New Jersey doesn’t pay rent, the owner doesn’t have to give any notice. But if the renter has a history of not paying rent on time, you should give them a 30-day notice to leave before going to court to evict them.
Lease Violation: If a tenant breaks the terms of their lease, the owner must first give them a warning and then a Notice to Cease. The owner can give you a 30-day notice to leave if you don’t fix the problem. If the renter doesn’t follow the rules, the owner can try to evict them legally.
Disruptive Behavior: If a renter is being disruptive and making it hard for other tenants to enjoy the property peacefully, the landlord can send them a Notice to Cease. The owner can give the tenant a 3-day Notice to Quit if they keep acting badly.
Negligence/Property Damage: A renter can be kicked out if they are very careless or purposely damage the property. A 3-day Notice to Quit can be given by a landlord.
Housing Violations: A landlord can give a renter a 3-Month Notice to Quit if the government tells them that their rental property doesn’t follow health and safety rules.
Stopping to Use a Rental Property: If the owner no longer wants to rent out the property, they can give the tenant an 18-month Notice to Quit before starting the eviction process.
renter Refuses to Accept Reasonable Lease Changes: If a renter refuses to accept reasonable lease changes, landlords may give them a one-month notice to quit before filing for eviction.
Condo Conversion: If the owner wants to turn the rental property into a condo, the landlord has to give the renter a 3-year Notice to Quit.
Personal Use or Sale of Rental Property: A landlord must give a 2-month Notice to Quit if they want to sell a rental property to a buyer who plans to live there, or if the present owner wants to live there.
Termination of Employment: If a renter got the rental unit as part of their job and will no longer be working there, the landlord must give them a 3-day notice to leave.
Acts That Are Illegal: If someone does something illegal, their New Jersey owner can give them a 3-day Notice to Quit. This warning is valid for illegal drug use or possession, assault, willful property damage, and acting in a disorderly manner.

Deposits for security in New Jersey

Collections and Holdings: The following rules govern how security deposits are collected and kept:

1½ months’ rent is the most.
Inventory: To collect security deposits, landlords are not required to write down what state the rental unit is in at the beginning of the lease term.
Holding Requirement: Landlords must put security deposits in an account that earns interest or buy money market fund shares.
Interest: Landlords must either pay interest or invest the money and make money from a money market fund.
Required Receipt: When rent is paid in cash, landlords must show proof of payment.

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