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Rental Application – The Landlord can request a rental application from Tenants to verify the financial credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.
What the form covers?
This New Jersey Rental Lease Agreement includes New Jersey landlord-tenant relationship laws:
- New Jersey Residential Landlord-Tenant Laws
- Security Deposit Law
- Lease Termination
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Required Disclosure Forms
- Rent Due Date plus Late Fees
New Jersey Residential Landlord-Tenant Laws
Summary: The New Jersey landlord and tenant laws outline the rights and responsibilities of both parties.[1]
Security Deposit Law
Summary:
- 30 Days – Landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days of lease termination.[2]
- Itemized List – Deductions must be itemized and shared with the tenant.
- Maximum – The security deposit cannot exceed one and a half (1.5) months’ rent.
Lease Termination
Summary: Both landlords and tenants can terminate a lease under certain conditions:
- Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
- Notice periods depend on the reason for termination (e.g., 3 days for disorderly conduct, 30 days for most other reasons).
- Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
- Tenants may terminate due to habitability issues after notifying the landlord.
- 30-day notice required for month-to-month leases.[3]
Landlord’s Access to Property
Summary: Landlords must provide reasonable notice before entering a rental property unless it’s an emergency.[4]
Required Disclosure Forms (2)
Summary:
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – Landlords must provide a brochure if the property was built before 1978.[5]
- Truth-in-Renting Act – Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the Truth-in-Renting Guide.[6]
- Flood Zone Disclosure – This form informs renters if a property is in a flood-prone area and whether flood insurance may be required while renting.
- Window Guard Disclosure – This disclosure is mandated to protect children from falling out of windows.
Paying Rent
Summary:
- Grace Period – No grace periods. A 5-day grace period is required for late rent payments for certain senior tenants.[7]
- Maximum Late Fee – No specific laws limit late fees, but they must be reasonable and agreed upon in the lease.
- NSF Fees – No specific state-mandated rules for NSF fees, but they must be disclosed in the lease agreement.[8]