30 days
to return a deposit
Security deposit
New Jersey landlords have 30 days to return a security deposit after you move out.
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New Jersey landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in New Jersey, each with the statute it comes from.
No fixed period
to end month-to-month
Notice to vacate
New Jersey sets no fixed notice period to end a month-to-month tenancy.
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No cap
on late fees
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
New Jersey landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
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24 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
In New Jersey, the law treats 24 hours’ notice as reasonable before a landlord enters, except in an emergency.
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$5,000
small claims limit
Small claims limit
In New Jersey, you can sue for up to $5,000 in small claims court.
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Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 to -26 (Security Deposit Act), 46:8-43 to -50 (Truth in Renting), 2A:18-61.1 et seq. (Anti-Eviction Act).
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