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Security deposit cap

1.5 months' rent

Late fees

5-business-day grace period for senior tenants; must be reasonable

Notice to terminate

1 month (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

30 days (5 days if displaced)

Required New Jersey disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Truth in Renting Act statement
  • Flood zone (since 2024)
  • Window guard
  • Bank holding deposit + interest

Every disclosure required by New Jersey law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key New Jersey laws we track

  • ·Anti-Eviction Act
  • ·Rent Security Deposit Act

Major Cities

Newark
Jersey City
Paterson
Elizabeth

New Jersey lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New Jersey?
1.5 months' rent. Deposits must be returned 30 days (5 days if displaced).
What late fee can a New Jersey landlord charge?
5-business-day grace period for senior tenants; must be reasonable
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in New Jersey?
1 month (month-to-month).
Does New Jersey require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in New Jersey.
Does New Jersey require flood-risk disclosure?
Yes — New Jersey requires landlords to disclose known flood history or flood-zone status of the rental property.
Must a New Jersey landlord disclose where the security deposit is held?
Yes — New Jersey requires disclosure of the bank or account holding the tenant's security deposit.
What extra fields does a New Jersey lease need beyond the standard template?
New Jersey leases in LeaseSigning collect 2 state-specific fields (e.g. truth in renting statement provided?, municipality rent control status) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does New Jersey require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Truth in Renting Act statement, Flood zone (since 2024), Window guard, Bank holding deposit + interest. LeaseSigning includes each of these in the New Jersey lease template.

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