NJ landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in New Jersey
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
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New Jersey: Security deposits
Rent Security Deposit Law (N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 et seq.): no more than 1.5x monthly rent; annual increases capped at 10% of the current deposit.
Deposits invested in an interest-bearing account; all earnings belong to the tenant, paid annually or credited to rent. Tenant notified of bank, account type, rate, and amount within 30 days.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for New Jersey
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- NJ DCA Security Deposit Bulletin (cap 1.5x, interest, 30-day return)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- NJ DCA New Jersey Eviction Law bulletin (grounds, notice periods)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06