New Jersey Landlord and Tenant Laws

The following is the Web version of Tenants' Rights in New Jersey, Legal Services of New Jersey’s guide to landlord-tenant law for New Jersey residents

Tenants' Rights in New Jersey

Purchase a New Jersey Residential Lease Agreement

This New Jersey Residential Lease Agreement packet includes everything necessary for a Landlord to enter into a lease with a Tenant, including the Lease, the Inspection Checklist and more.

These are just some of the important provisions included in this New Jersey Residential Lease Agreement:

• Leased Premises and Term of Lease: Describes the property, the location, how it may be used and inspection of Premises;
• Rent Payments and Fees: States the amount of the rent, the manner and timing of rental payments, and penalties for late payments or insufficient funds;
• Security Deposit: Sets forth the amount of the security deposit, and conditions for the return of the deposit;
• Default: Explains the events of default and both physical and financial remedies;
• Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment: Explains that the tenant may peaceably and quietly enjoy the premises by fulfilling his or her obligations;
• Assignment and Subletting: Sets forth the conditions under which, if any, the tenant may assign or sublet the property;
• Possession of Property, Utilities, Pets and Treatment: Describes when Tenant may take possession of the property, who is responsible for utilities and whether pets are allowed. It also covers maintenance of, damage and alterations to the property;
• Abandonment and Absences: Sets forth when the property may be considered abandoned or what happens in the even of extended absences by the tenant;
• Insurance: Sets forth the insurance requirements;

New Jersey Landlord and Property Management Forms

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Lease Agreements

Residential Lease Agreement  
Residential Lease with Purchase Option
Month to Month Lease
Apartment Lease
Apartment Lease - Furnished
Room Lease Agreement
Room Lease Agreement - Furnished
Roomate Agreement
Sublease Agreement
Spanish Residential Lease Agreement
Spanish Month-to-Month Lease

Other Helpful Rental Forms

Move-In and Move-Out Checklist
Notice of Lease Termination
Amendment to a Lease
Notice to Quit
Rent Receipt
Security Deposit Receipt
Security Deposit Demand Letter
Security Deposit Refund Letter