NJ Anti-Eviction Act + Truth-in-Renting
Free New Jersey residential lease template.
New Jersey has the strongest just-cause eviction statute in the US east of California — landlords can only evict for specific cause (N.J.S.A. § 2A:18-61.1). Security deposit cap is one and one-half (1.5) months (N.J.S.A. § 46:8-21.2), and deposits must be held in a regulated NJ banking institution. NJ also has the Truth-in-Renting Act requiring a statement of tenant rights for buildings with 3+ units.
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Free download. 5 statute citations, 5 required disclosures included.
What is in this New Jersey template
Every blank section maps to a controlling statute. Where New Jersey law requires verbatim text (e.g., ), the template includes that text exactly as the statute prescribes - do not edit it.
N.J.S.A. § 46:8-21.2
Security deposit cap
Capped at 1.5× monthly rent.
N.J.S.A. § 46:8-19
Deposit holding
NJ insured banking institution; written notice to tenant.
N.J.S.A. § 2A:18-61.1
Just-cause eviction
Statewide — landlord can only evict for cause enumerated by statute.
N.J.S.A. § 2A:42-10.1
Notice to terminate (m2m)
30 days written notice tied to just cause.
N.J.S.A. § 46:8-39
Truth-in-Renting Act
Mandatory statement of tenant rights for 3+ unit buildings.
Required disclosures in New Jersey
- ·Owner / agent identification (N.J.S.A. § 46:8-39)
- ·Truth-in-Renting statement (3+ unit buildings)
- ·Window guard notice (multi-family)
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978)
- ·Flood zone disclosure (new 2024 requirement)
Quick reference for New Jersey landlords
| Security deposit cap | 1.5× |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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