NJ landlord resources
Lease preparation education in New Jersey
Review the lease documents and local requirements with a qualified attorney.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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.
New Jersey: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead-based paint (federal, pre-1978 housing)
Truth in Renting statement (N.J.S.A. 46:8-43 et seq.)
NJ DCA advises retaining signed, dated receipts marked 'security deposit'; no statewide statutory rent-receipt mandate identified.
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