Renters’ Rights in New Jersey

Renters’ Rights in New Jersey

Terminations and evictions

In New Jersey, a tenant has the right to terminate a rental lease.

Learn when and how renters in New Jersey may lawfully break a lease and how to restrict their obligation for rent until the conclusion of the lease period.

Tenant Eviction Defenses in New Jersey

Find out whether you have legal grounds to defend your eviction and keep your New Jersey rental apartment.

Notice Requirements in New Jersey to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out how much notice you (and your landlord) must provide each other to discontinue a month-to-month rental in New Jersey.

Deposits for Security

Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in New Jersey

A breakdown of the security deposit laws in New Jersey.

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Small Claims Court in New Jersey

The following is an explanation of the procedures for filing a security deposit lawsuit in New Jersey.

Rent Payment

Late Fees in New Jersey, Rent Termination for Nonpayment, and Other Rent Rules

Learn about the rent regulations in New Jersey, including late fines and bounced check costs, the notice necessary to raise the rent or cancel the lease for nonpayment of rent, and rent control.

Tenant Rights in New Jersey to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”

When your landlord fails to correct severe issues in your rental apartment, learn when and how to pay less rent in New Jersey.